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remain consistent

/rɪˈmeɪn kənˈsɪstənt/
stay steady or uniform

To succeed, you must remain consistent in your efforts.

Consistency in effort is key to achieving success.


general

To continue behaving or performing in the same way over time without significant variation.

She remains consistent in her daily exercise routine.

She follows the same exercise routine every day without fail.

The company's policies remain consistent across all branches.

The company applies the same policies in every location.

This phrase emphasizes reliability and steadiness in behavior, actions, or standards.

Collocations

remain consistent withto align with or follow a standard or ruleremain consistent into stay the same in a particular aspect

Synonyms

stay steadykeep uniformmaintain regularitybe reliable

Antonyms

be inconsistentvaryfluctuatechange unpredictably

Related Phrases

stay the coursephrase
to continue pursuing a goal despite challenges
keep it upphrase
to continue doing something well

Pro Tip

Use in professional contexts

This phrase is particularly useful in business, sports, and personal development to emphasize the importance of reliability and discipline.

Gold Rule

Consistency is key

In many fields, consistency is more valuable than occasional brilliance. Small, consistent efforts often lead to greater success than sporadic, intense efforts.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'remain' (to stay) and the adjective 'consistent' (logically coherent or uniform).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in contexts where reliability, discipline, or adherence to standards is important, such as personal habits, business practices, or scientific methods.

Word Breakdown

remain
to stay in the same state or place
root
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consistent
logically coherent or uniform
root
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