consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically
: ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
archaic
: condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance
Examples of consistency in a Sentence
His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
The paints vary in consistency.
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That gel consistency also goes on smoothly and doubles as a makeup primer.
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There has been little consistency at universities over how punishments are meted out and how long that process takes.
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Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
That gel consistency also goes on smoothly and doubles as a makeup primer.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
There has been little consistency at universities over how punishments are meted out and how long that process takes.
—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 4 June 2024
Storr is having a busy offseason, working on his ball-handling and shot consistency.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistency. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural consistencies
1
: the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
dough of the right consistency
2
: agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3
: a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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