CONSISTENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

consistent

adjective

kən-ˈsi-stənt

Definition of consistent

as in compatible

not having or showing any apparent conflict the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code

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Recent Examples of consistent Nico Elvedi has swiftly looked very dependable as one of the team’s three centre-backs, while James Justin proved to be one of the team’s most consistent players across the defence last season. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Shopping for denim can be challenging, but Hand said Untuckit’s consistent sizing and fit can help alleviate some of the guesswork. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 When this structure is in place, execution becomes more consistent and scalable. — Mike Vietri, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 This is a long-term opportunity with consistent, high-volume work. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consistent

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Adjective

The approach also keeps JR3 compatible with launchers already used by Army units.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Due to antibodies from previous transfusions and a transplant, finding a compatible second kidney was nearly impossible.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of compatible

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The film’s treatment of Odysseus’s lies, too, seems consonant with the Ten Commandments instead of Homer’s moral worldview.

— Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

Definition of consonant

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What remains particularly valuable is the integration of code, visual standards, accessibility, content and interaction into a coherent model of how an organization behaves.

— Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Canada and Mexico will need to make a more coherent and concerted effort to join these campaigns—and the United States will need to work much harder to invite them along.

— Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026

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