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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Prof Lee adds that most of what we know about these drugs comes from people who use them consistently under medical supervision, so any stop-and-start pattern makes it harder to gauge their long-term effects.
From BBC
His writing was often philosophical or scientific, but consistently funny, a distinctive style that gave rise to the term Stoppardian.
From Barron's
It is a lucrative money-spinner but the government consistently denies paying ransoms.
From BBC
"Do they have enough work in the bank to be fit and strong enough to bowl consistently high pace across the course of a whole match and then back it up in subsequent matches?"
From BBC
When they have just suffered a defeat, the army commanders consistently vow to avenge their losses and regain their pride.
From BBC
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