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as in symmetric
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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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
That’s not really consonant with a sustainable civilization.
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2013
They were consonant with the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a bipartisan piece of federal legislation supported by both Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner and Democratic stalwart Sen. Ted Kennedy.
—Gary Marvin Davison, Star Tribune, 17 Feb. 2021
The left hand oscillates bare, somber chords, while the right hand interrupts above with the twittering of birdsong, an eerie effect which ultimately resolves with right and left hands together in full consonant harmonies.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 27 Aug. 2013
They were consonant with the goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB), a bipartisan piece of federal legislation supported by both Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner and Democratic stalwart Sen. Ted Kennedy.
—Gary Marvin Davison, Star Tribune, 17 Feb. 2021
The left hand oscillates bare, somber chords, while the right hand interrupts above with the twittering of birdsong, an eerie effect which ultimately resolves with right and left hands together in full consonant harmonies.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
These would then subside into subdued textures marked by consonant harmonies.
—Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consonant
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The Court's decision affirms that this Act protects the national security of the United States in a manner that is consistent with the Constitution.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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That enthusiasm for EVs is not consistent between countries, the study revealed.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kids can make a perfectly symmetrical snowball with this genius snowball maker while keeping their hands warm and dry.Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
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The timing functions are nested at 6 o’clock to keep things symmetrical.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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This license covers three devices for one year, and this award-winning tool is compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 18 Jan. 2025
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Although a Google product, the system is equally compatible with Androids and iPhones, and Polestar says Apple CarPlay is coming soon for those who would rather use that (and Siri) instead of Android Automotive.Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is, in these darkest days of midwinter, one of the city’s spiritual hot spots, thanks to the harmonic convergence of two outstanding and very different exhibitions, both closing soon.Holland Cotter, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, the bass beats didn't produce a harmonic signal, which was surprising since those beats were better synchronized with the actual musical beats than Tepp's jumping motions.Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
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Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with façades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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Experts believe the market is currently balanced, with rising inventory and prices expected to continue their upward trend in 2025.Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Consonant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consonant. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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