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’s been working out more consistently and he has his eyes set on a couple of tattoo artists in L.A. and Europe, but the new hair kicked everything off.
From Los Angeles Times
Across all four models, performance gaps consistently emerged.
From Science Daily
"I intend to address these questions consistently," he has said, while insisting that none of them calls into question strategic support for Ukraine.
From Barron's
“This work will help ensure that these activities are conducted consistently with applicable laws, regulations, and Departmental policies and procedures.”
From Los Angeles Times
YouTube, owned by Google, has consistently ranked as the single largest destination for viewers, according to Nielsen.
From Los Angeles Times
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