CONGRUENCE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

congruence

noun

kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s

Definition of congruence

as in accordance

a state of consistency little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle

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Recent Examples of congruence In congruence with solid fundamentals, rates are expected to drop at least another 25 basis points, with other estimates showing 2-3 cuts in 2025. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026 Many chains are finding that fewer stores are better, and have been shutting down locations to maintain quality and brand congruence. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025 And if that sounds like a setup similar to DraftKings or FanDuel, users on social media Monday night found another congruence. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Worthy winners emerged, with significant congruence between the pro and consumer judges. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congruence

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Noun

The flight was successful and went in accordance with the flight mission requirements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Russian authorities reject criticism of their electoral processes and insist elections are held in accordance with the law.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of accordance

Noun

Yet her inclusion feels totally impromptu, like she and Bryan just got called up for their turn at karaoke and didn’t have a chance to work out the harmonies.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026

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