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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Yoon's actions "plunged the country into political crisis", a judge said while delivering the verdict, noting that Yoon had "consistently shown no remorse".

From BBC

In an era dominated by low-cost index funds and exchange-traded funds, Danoff managed to stand out by consistently beating the market—a feat modern academic research suggests is exceedingly rare, bordering on the impossible.

From Barron's

"You have to adapt game by game. Joe's found ways to do that, to take over and score at a run a ball consistently. He's done that in all the conditions he's played in."

From BBC

Waller described Muldowney as an "outstanding officer who consistently put his soldiers first", calling him "a rising star" in the Army and the regiment.

From BBC

Spain's economic growth has been consistently outperforming peers in the developed world, but its unemployment rate has been the highest in the European Union.

From Barron's

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