consistently
Americanadverb
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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.
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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.
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in a way that adheres to the same principles, course, form, etc..
Similarly situated employees must be treated consistently under all company policies.
Other Word Forms
- quasi-consistently adverb
Etymology
Origin of consistently
Example Sentences
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“On the emergency docket, it has ruled consistently for the president, with some notable exceptions,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
He wrote on Dec. 11 that AI innovations are creating a better search experience for users, which should translate into “consistently robust search revenue growth.”
From Barron's
By the final weeks of December, I realized that one thing has consistently kept my spirits strong, perhaps the same thing that has helped keep our city upright through trials much tougher than mine.
From Los Angeles Times
A slowing U.S. jobs market has also forced investors to question the demand side of the equation despite consistently higher gross-domestic-product growth.
From Barron's
There were more than 17,000 transfers statewide last school year, and football is the sport that consistently has more than any.
From Los Angeles Times
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