CONGRUENCY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

congruency

noun

kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)-sē

Definition of congruency

as in accordance

a state of consistency at least he acts in congruency with his avowed beliefs and values

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Recent Examples of congruency In 2026, coaching and development work demands congruency between intellectual brilliance, intuitive wisdom and intentional action. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The two goals don’t always exist in a state of congruency. — Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026 In congruency with the Power of Women events that Variety hosts in Los Angeles and New York, the Nashville honorees will highlight a charity of their choice and Variety will make a donation as a part of the event. — Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Feedback enriches this process, and by aligning patterns with outcomes, congruency between aspirations and action is achieved. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Furthermore, congruency between words and actions allows partners to experience peace while apart. — WIRED, 26 Nov. 2022 This effect might be due to a transient illusionary intersensory perceptual congruency of visual, tactile and pruriceptive signals. — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2016

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Noun

The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of accordance

Noun

By contrast, collectivist societies focus more on social harmony and prioritise the group over individual goals, with decisions made based on what is best for the wider community.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While there was a period of harmony between the two coasts, that imploded after Shakur was ambushed at a Times Square recording studio in November 1994.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

While the exit could be multi-factorial, what is known is that congruence isn't judged in a single moment.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Particularly in gender-affirming care, however, reduction of the laryngeal prominence can improve psychological well-being and body congruence for some patients.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026

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