as in consistence
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream
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The Navajo Nation, which spans Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, observe daylight saving time to ensure consistency in timekeeping for all members of the community throughout the year.
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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
Publishing Managers are single points of contact throughout the journey, providing a degree of accountability, consistency, and empathy that helped Scribe Media’s services stand out in a cold, calculated, and controlling industry.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
While there is no doubt that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed during the war, with both Palestinians and Israelis suffering unimaginable losses, the ICC's ruling lacks any consistency in its application of the law and its meaning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cold butter won't blend into the batter as well and will change the consistency of the finished cake.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
Publishing Managers are single points of contact throughout the journey, providing a degree of accountability, consistency, and empathy that helped Scribe Media’s services stand out in a cold, calculated, and controlling industry.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
While there is no doubt that war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed during the war, with both Palestinians and Israelis suffering unimaginable losses, the ICC's ruling lacks any consistency in its application of the law and its meaning.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Cold butter won't blend into the batter as well and will change the consistency of the finished cake.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for consistency
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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