CONGRUENT Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

congruent

adjective

kən-ˈgrü-ənt

Definition of congruent

as in consistent

not having or showing any apparent conflict a theory congruent with the known facts of the case

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Recent Examples of congruent The dynamics by category, though, are much less congruent, with the only category to jump double-digits being fragrance in the mass market while consumers in makeup, for example, seem to be trading up. — James Manso, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 Government funding of politically congruent nonprofits is an integral part of the Democratic approach to power. — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025 Doulas help bridge that gap by providing consistent, continuous support and culturally congruent care that reflects a family’s values, language, traditions and lived experiences. — Liyah Wasson, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2025 Leaders who sustain impact over decades are those who conserve their energy (ME), build resilient teams (WE), and stay congruent with their purpose (WORLD). — Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for congruent

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Adjective

Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Ficus plants need bright, consistent light, but acclimate them gradually to avoid leaf burn.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The underlying package also remains compatible with the upcoming PCIe Gen6 specification, allowing future products to adopt faster interfaces without requiring an entirely new storage design.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of compatible

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But recent research found that members of the Tsimane’, a native Amazonian society in Bolivia, rate consonant and dissonant chords as equally pleasurable.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The method of literacy instruction is often associated with smaller letter sounds, like consonant blends or syllables.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

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