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consistent

[kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / kənˈsɪs tənt /
ADJECTIVE
constant, regular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable logical persistent rational steady true
WEAK
come-through even expected homogeneous invariable of a piece same true to type unchanging undeviating unfailing uniform unvarying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonest irrational unreasonable unsteady untrustworthy
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disagreeing erratic incompatible incongruous inconsistent inconstant irregular unfitting unsuitable varying
ADJECTIVE
agreeing, compatible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coherent logical
WEAK
accordant according to agreeable all of a piece conforming with congenial congruous consonant equable harmonious like matching sympathetic
Antonyms
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irrational
WEAK
disagreeing erratic incompatible incongruous inconsistent inconstant irregular unfitting unsuitable varying

Example Sentences

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Central-bank gold buying was consistent and structural, and showed relentless demand, said Skoyles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

That meant that healthcare hiring—one of the consistent bright spots in the labor market—collapsed in the February report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This resulted in a combined overweight and obesity rate of about 41%, consistent with data from the Veneto region of Italy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

They said that distinctive "canard fins", consistent with a PrSM, are visible in the footage.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It turned out that downstairs, the mood had been jubilant all along, the basement TV pumping out a consistent stream of good news.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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