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

Polls consistently show that a large majority of Israelis want to see an independent state commission.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has also consistently opposed the Fed buying bonds, dubbed “quantitative easing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

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