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consistency

[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / kənˈsɪs tən si /
NOUN
thickness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
firmness flexibility texture
STRONG
bendability compactness density elasticity fabric frangibility hardness organization plasticity pliability softness solidity suppleness viscidity viscosity viscousness
WEAK
bendableness limberness moldability
Antonyms
WEAK
erraticism incongruity inconsistency inconstancy irregularity variation
NOUN
constancy, regularity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherence cohesion compatibility fitness harmony stability steadiness uniformity unity
STRONG
accord agreement apposition appropriateness aptness concord concurrence congruity consonance correspondence evenness homogeneity invariability likeness proportion similarity steadfastness suitability symmetry union
WEAK
conformability
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disagreement discord fighting
STRONG
difference disproportion dissimilarity imbalance opposition unevenness unlikeness
WEAK
erraticism incongruity inconsistency inconstancy irregularity variation

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Niccol said more customers are getting back to Starbucks as consistency improves.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

While this refining process improves shelf life and taste consistency, it also reduces beneficial components such as antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins and other bioactive substances.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Insurance companies do consistency evaluations that can help root out fraud by determining whether the damage submitted is consistent with what you’d generally expect from the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

“Ultimately, this stock remains a market favorite for the consistency of delivery and this quarter appears no different.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I loved how smart my teammates were, and how they could always be counted on to perform their routines with consistency, making everything look easy.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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