1
as in similarity
a point which two or more things share in common
the book alleges certain congruities between several political assassinations that were thought to be unrelated
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
there's little congruity between your professed religious beliefs and your actual behavior
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Recent Examples of congruity
Uncanny forms—semi-organic shapes, with stray kinks and curves hammered flat—assumed an unlikely congruity.
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Raffi Khatchadourian, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Fortunately, that lack of congruity didn’t detract from superb upper fit and security for most testers.
—Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2021
Women still have to work harder to overcome role-congruity bias.
—Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes, 12 June 2021
Create congruity between your spending and giving and your values.
—Ross Levin, Star Tribune, 14 Nov. 2020
This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working.
—Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, 1 June 2018
At the time, there weren’t a ton of slam-dunk options, especially for a league that has historically had a high standard of basketball and values geographic congruity.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018
Maybe that would be its own form of spiritual growth on a micro scale — proof of my own congruity with the universe even under mildly uncomfortable conditions.
—Anna Hezel, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017
This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working.
—Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, 13 July 2017
Raffi Khatchadourian, The New Yorker, 9 May 2022
Fortunately, that lack of congruity didn’t detract from superb upper fit and security for most testers.
—Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Apr. 2021
Women still have to work harder to overcome role-congruity bias.
—Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes, 12 June 2021
Create congruity between your spending and giving and your values.
—Ross Levin, Star Tribune, 14 Nov. 2020
This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working.
—Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, 1 June 2018
At the time, there weren’t a ton of slam-dunk options, especially for a league that has historically had a high standard of basketball and values geographic congruity.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2018
Maybe that would be its own form of spiritual growth on a micro scale — proof of my own congruity with the universe even under mildly uncomfortable conditions.
—Anna Hezel, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017
This should have been an experience of affirmation and tangible progression towards physical congruity to my truest self but instead was fraught with anxiety — the treatments weren’t working.
—Trésor Prijs, Teen Vogue, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congruity
Noun
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On a recording of The Zach Lowe show this week, Lowe, a national NBA analyst, pointed out the similarities between an offensive possession the Timberwolves produced in the first quarter of Wednesday’s Game 5 and what San Antonio did in the 2014 Western Conference Finals, also in Oklahoma City.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
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But in terms of their aggression, there’s a similarity, as both Sørensen and Marsch want the game to be played at the highest of tempos.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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New York’s start bears resemblance to the 2023 Aces.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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For a royal family that has often been criticized for being out of touch, this is a great look, and proof that perhaps William’s resemblance to his mother goes beyond his features.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The Ten of Cups signals joy, connection, and harmony in your personal life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Marinated for days in a delicate blend of sweet white miso, sake, and mirin, the dish embodies chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s philosophy of simplicity and harmony.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The scent opens with a woody, almost smoky accord, made cozier via sandalwood and vetiver.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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The whimsical gourmand is made up of a red fruit accord and white musk base.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Congruity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congruity. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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