consistently

American

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

adverb

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.
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.
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

consistent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Real wages for low-wage workers fell consistently from 2003 to 2013.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Speaking to only one part of Canada was insulting and showed the same kind of cluelessness that makes Air Canada consistently one of the poorest scoring North American airlines in J.D.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I’m not sure how much you’ve saved, but if you aim to put 20% down — $200,000 in this case — you’ll need to set aside money consistently.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The analysis showed that this cusp is consistently shifted to one side.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Jo Ann Robinson, E. D. Nixon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and others continued to meet with city and bus officials, consistently pressing for black drivers, courteous treatment, and a revised seating plan.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose

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