congruence
noun
con·gru·ence
kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s 
ˈkäŋ-grü-ən(t)s
ˈkäŋ-grü-ən(t)s
1
: the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
… the happy congruence of nature and reason …—
Gertrude Himmelfarb
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: a statement that two numbers or geometric figures are congruent
Examples of congruence in a Sentence
little apparent congruence between her professed concern for the poor and her own extravagant lifestyle
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Partnering with Mira Despite the congruence between Riley’s story and Mira’s mission, the partnership evolved organically as Mira began to take notice of women athletes during the Olympics discussing their bodies, training, and performance.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Scarce are the smaller programs that repeatedly reach the NCAA Tournament due to years of congruence, as bidding wars tend to split them up.
—Seattle Times, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
Mills, in congruence with the Maine Principals’ Association, argues that Trump’s executive order conflicts with Maine’s current Human Rights law.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Congruence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congruence. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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congruence
noun
con·gru·ence
kən-ˈgrü-ən(t)s
ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s
ˈkäŋ-grə-wən(t)s
: the quality or state of having the same size and shape
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