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
Etymology
Origin of consistently
Explanation
The adverb consistently describes something that's done the same way for a long time. If your mom consistently forgets to add sugar when she's baking cookies, it means you can count on inedible cookies. When something happens again and again, it happens consistently. In fact, the Latin root is consistentem, meaning "standing still." Consistently is most often used to describe something you can depend on, like consistently getting hungry right before lunch, or your dog consistently appearing by your side to cheer you up whenever you're feeling sad.
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Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She has consistently denied any knowledge of Murrell's crimes, committed between 2010 and 2022.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Researchers say this supports the idea that island environments consistently shape evolution in predictable ways.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
There are 14 candidates running for mayor in Tuesday’s primary and all were listed in the Berkeley IGS poll, but Bass, Raman and Pratt have consistently led in polling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Fund manager Tony Wang, who has been consistently early to some of the biggest tech names, is casting his gaze upward these days.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
I didn’t feel ready to debut the skill in competition though, because I still wasn’t consistently catching the bar.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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