CONGRUENCE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

congruence

noun

kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s

Definition of congruence

as in accordance

a state of consistency little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle

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Recent Examples of congruence In congruence with solid fundamentals, rates are expected to drop at least another 25 basis points, with other estimates showing 2-3 cuts in 2025. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026 Many chains are finding that fewer stores are better, and have been shutting down locations to maintain quality and brand congruence. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025 And if that sounds like a setup similar to DraftKings or FanDuel, users on social media Monday night found another congruence. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Worthy winners emerged, with significant congruence between the pro and consumer judges. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congruence

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Foot swelling is also more likely to occur in the types of runs the Mach 7 is built for, so its jacquard mesh upper can expand in accordance.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
And Jesus showed us how to bring our thoughts and actions into accordance with God’s healing power.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of accordance

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Reality, for Doomed, hangs on the harmony of the spheres, a crystalline architecture with the power to dazzle—and, at times, to lull.

— Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
The synth melody is poignant through the buds, but the upper vocal harmony and some of the upper-register atmospheric instruments are slightly buried.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of harmony

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