cohesive

adjective

co·he·sive | \ kō-ˈhē-siv

, -ziv\

Definition of cohesive

: exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence a cohesive social unit cohesive soils the cohesive property of clay

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Their tribe is a small but cohesive group. Religion can be used as a cohesive social force.

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The white shaker cabinets with black handles created a clean, cohesive look together with the elongated subway tile backsplash. — Kelsey Murrietta, azcentral, "F-16 pilot and wife seek to put down roots in Scottsdale's DC Ranch. Take a look inside," 4 July 2019 Plus warm wood tones complement the tan rattan creating a more cohesive look. — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, "Everything I Bought At Pier 1, West Elm and Crate and Barrel for Outdoor Dining," 28 June 2019 According to Davin, achieving a cohesive look is also key. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "Everything You Need to Know About Mediterranean-Style Houses," 21 June 2019 And like Jay-Z’s 2017 release 4:44, which teamed the rapper exclusively with No I.D., Daytona is a taut, cohesive work that is a full length collaboration with a single producer. — Philly.com, "Is Pusha-T's album worth the hype? We say yes," 31 May 2018 Why pick one color when all can collectively look cohesive and cool? — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "9 Pretty Spring 2019 Makeup Trends You're Going to See Everywhere," 5 Mar. 2019 But the implications strike at the very nature of modern labor: Humans and robots are fusing into a cohesive workforce, one that promises to harness the unique skills of both parties. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "Inside the Amazon Warehouse Where Humans and Machines Become One," 5 June 2019 Over the past weeks, my book has provided an occasion for conservatives such as Rusty Reno and Ross Douthat to doubt that Americans have the same access to a cohesive sense of national identity and story as European nations do. — Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, "Are You, or Have You Ever Been, an American?," 4 June 2019 There are multiple groups that have to come together to create a cohesive team here. — Emily Stewart, Vox, "“This is now the new normal”: An expert explains why cybersecurity risks aren’t going away," 26 Aug. 2018

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