consonant

adjective

ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt How to pronounce consonant (audio)
Definition of consonantnext
1
as in symmetrical
having the parts agreeably related the temples and palaces of ancient Greece are among the most consonant buildings in architectural history

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2
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict his gentle behavior is consonant with his expressed belief in pacifism

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Recent Examples of consonant Researchers at Carleton University found that people with names like Renee, Liam or Noelle—which include soft, flowing consonant sounds—were more likely to be favored for certain roles over people with names like Greta, Tate or Krista, whose names contain harsher sounds. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue. — William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025 Where the republic’s hypocrisy fed its fatal weakness, corruption, the Taliban’s unabashed brutality was consonant with the movement’s strength, its unity. — Matthieu Aikins Victor J. Blue Peter Ganim Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 22 May 2024 These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies. — Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022 See All Example Sentences for consonant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
  1. symmetrical
  2. consistent
  3. harmonic
  4. compatible
  5. balanced
  6. elegant
  7. aesthetic
  8. pleasing
Adjective
  • The sculptural fascinator featured symmetrical, thorn-like curves that extended across her face like a mask.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Since the very first Fire TV came out in 2017, the remote has been a mostly symmetrical flat black wand with slightly curved ends.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetrical
Adjective
  • Its potential advantages include simpler integration, more consistent operator interfaces and greater flexibility in configuring robotic fleets.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As the accessories category has been a consistent growth driver in Designer Brand’s retail category, its partnership with Imbox helps to amplify this ongoing momentum.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • Ziggy Marley was headlining the show with Burning Spear, and the air was thick with the sound of harmonic lineage.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • That potentially allows rigid structural elements and softer, flexible sections to be incorporated into the same object, provided the materials are compatible.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • However, Samsung supports manual photo tagging on compatible devices.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • JPMorgan upgrades Intel to neutral from underweight JPMorgan said the risk/reward is more balanced.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The shari is balanced, lightly sweet and subtly salty with a savoriness that enhances whatever fish is draped over its surface.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of balanced
Adjective
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her elegant primary bedroom boasted a dressing area that was the picture of ’40s-movie-star luxury, complete with plush rugs, dramatic arches, and, of course, plenty of mirrors.
    — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Sculptural heels, sharp pointed toes and refined proportions create a highly feminine aesthetic while maintaining a sense of modern minimalism.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Nagy continued working as an artist in the years afterward, eventually shedding his austere black-and-white collage aesthetic to make colorful paintings and installations in the ’90s.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of aesthetic
Adjective
  • Its look, a pleasing meld of contemporary glass and steel, mid-century accents, and exposed brickwork, nods to the past.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This puzzle is stuffed with nuance, pleasing crosses and a lot of simply terrific, ridiculously evocative stuff — for example, a jarring assortment of lovely trivia intersecting with some hideous ailments at more than one juncture.
    — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasing

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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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