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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He has also consistently opposed the Fed buying bonds, dubbed “quantitative easing.”
By combining genetic data with microbiome profiles from all 4,000 rats, the team identified three genetic regions that consistently influenced gut bacteria across all four cohorts.
From Science Daily
The most successful workers are ones who make it known that they want a promotion, and are consistently building the case for that raise.
From MarketWatch
Although these systems differ greatly, the AI consistently uncovered a small number of hidden variables that governed their behavior.
From Science Daily
Traditional dating methods usually rely on minerals like zircon or apatite found near fossils, but these minerals are not consistently available at every site.
From Science Daily
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