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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

Example Sentences

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When it comes to weight loss, consistency in eating habits may matter more than dietary variety.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

High-quality twos, on the other hand, can help a team maintain the consistency needed to string together six straight wins and claim the national championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He has retained the stereotypical Midwestern qualities of humility and consistency, fitting in well with veteran Phillies stars Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

NordVPN’s server load balancing and advanced routing help maintain consistency, while Surfshark’s speed and unlimited device support make it ideal for households and power users.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

She added flour and sugar to the reserved dough in its bowl, then mixed in water until it was the right consistency.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.