consistently

American  

[kuhn-sis-tuhnt-lee] / kənˈsɪs tənt li /

adverb

1. with no or very few exceptions; typically; usually.

   We hope the new system will lead to teachers and administrators who are consistently well-prepared and well-supported, and who will continue to grow throughout their careers.

2. regularly or frequently.

   The museum consistently ranks as one of the top 10 children's museums in the country.

   As a premier chamber music ensemble, they consistently perform to sold-out houses around the world.

3. in a way that adheres to the same principles, course, form, etc..

   Similarly situated employees must be treated consistently under all company policies.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-consistently adverb

Etymology

Origin of consistently

consistent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Corrie Driebusch is an award-winning financial reporter for The Wall Street Journal who consistently breaks news about the most buzzed-about initial public offerings and secretive private companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has yet to hit on a consistently winning formula.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a governor, she has kept a low profile, voting consistently with Powell and rarely staking out independent positions on policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hopefully now he can start to find the net more consistently for Manchester United.

From BBC

"My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we've tried to come together as one," he wrote on Instagram on Monday.

From BBC

Related Words

• always
• constantly
• frequently
• normally
• persistently
• regularly
• routinely
• steadily
• typically