as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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Hamrick, the economic analyst, said any visible impact from large-scale boycott campaigns would most likely require more consistency — which is difficult to achieve when many people in the United States depend on chain corporations for their daily purchases.
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Jansen’s consistency and dependability are rare traits, especially from the standpoint of longevity, in the NFL.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
This consistency is key for scaling teams and driving predictable outcomes.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The only other Top 25 teams that come close to that level of excellence and consistency?
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Jansen’s consistency and dependability are rare traits, especially from the standpoint of longevity, in the NFL.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2025
This consistency is key for scaling teams and driving predictable outcomes.
—Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The only other Top 25 teams that come close to that level of excellence and consistency?
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistency
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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