consistency

consistency
noun
1 always having the same standard, opinions, etc.
ADJECTIVE
absolute, complete
good, great, remarkable

He needs to have better consistency throwing downfield.

internal
overall

The songs on the album have an overall consistency of approach.

intellectual, logical

Intellectual consistency is the hallmark of a fine legal mind.

stylistic, thematic

How do you give a sense of thematic consistency to a body of work?

… OF CONSISTENCY
degree, level
VERB + CONSISTENCY
demonstrate, show

He has shown remarkable consistency in his exam results.

achieve, ensure, find, maintain, provide

The team must find consistency in its game.

an electoral system that provides no consistency in how votes are counted

lack
improve

Romero needs to improve his consistency by throwing more first-pitch strikes.

PREPOSITION
consistency in, consistency of

a consistency of approach

consistency with

to maintain consistency with past practice

2 thickness/firmness of a liquid substance
ADJECTIVE
thick, thin
soft
creamy, smooth
rubbery
runny

a fudgy concoction with a rather runny consistency

rock-like

The soil is baked to a rock-like consistency.

desired, right

Knead the dough to the right consistency.

Add enough water to achieve the desired consistency and blend until smooth.

VERB + CONSISTENCY
have

The mixture should have the consistency of thick cream.

give

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