How to Use consistency in a Sentence

consistency

noun
  • The paints vary in consistency.
  • His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
  • Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
  • Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
  • One of the best things about him used to be consistency.
    — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • But yeah, consistency is the name of the game for me right now.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
  • What is their track record of consistency in good and bad times?
    — Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
  • That gave him a chance to drive the ball with far greater consistency.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2022
  • This is the type of consistency that numbs fans from their love of the game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Ten months in the role and not the vaguest hint of consistency from week to week.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • A lot of that comes down to consistency.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The faith, consistency, and hard work has paid off.
    — Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Each matchup was asked twice to test consistency.
    — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The traits are all there, and the consistency isn’t.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Its strength lies in consistency, choice, and care.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
  • And the best way to build any routine is to aim for consistency.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The color should be a deep brown and the consistency of a loose syrup.
    — Essence, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Stearns wants to see consistency from him.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Smash some of those beans and mix it back in for the proper consistency.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • And from there, the key is consistency.
    — Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Stir or whip the frosting to bring it back to the right consistency.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • To care for a blind or deaf pet, consistency and routine are key.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The reason lies in the fact that a strong brand must have consistency.
    — Levitica Watts, Forbes, 18 May 2022
  • About two hours in the fridge thickened the syrup to just the right consistency.
    — Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Then, the cocktail is frozen to give it a slushy and thick consistency.
    — Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 24 Nov. 2021
  • But one thing that hasn’t changed is the consistency aspect of the game.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The bread soaks up the soup in an almost lasagna-like consistency.
    — Paul Feinstein, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some fans noticed the group’s consistency—even when life got in the way.
    — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The custard should be the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 June 2022
  • This is why moisture and the right consistency are key.
    — Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026

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