cohesive

co·he·sive | \ kō-ˈhē-siv

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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.

Recent Examples on the Web The offseason signing of Lucas Zelarayan — an attacking midfielder acquired for a club-record fee of $7 million from Mexico’s Tigres UANL — helped turn a previously moribund outfit into a cohesive unit that will play in the MLS Cup Saturday night. — Nick Eilerson, SFChronicle.com, "Will Chris Wondolowski leave San Jose Earthquakes in 2021? Three key factors," 12 Dec. 2020 Some infectious-disease experts said a cohesive national strategy or long-term plan would be helpful. — Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, "Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays," 16 Nov. 2020 This particular incarnation allows us as family members to really plant the seeds to realize a more cohesive world. — James Hibberd, EW.com, "The Mandalorian: Giancarlo Esposito discusses the second half of season 2," 24 Nov. 2020 Offensive line coach Greg Studrawa said last week the line worked on coming into the season with a more cohesive vibe despite the pandemic. — Nathan Baird, cleveland, "Ohio State football’s defense needs playmakers, and Sevyn Banks stepped up first: Nathan Baird’s observations," 25 Oct. 2020 The unit had its issues against Kentucky and Georgia, even as Gus Malzahn continued to rotate players in search of a cohesive and consistent five-man lineup. — Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, "Auburn looking to find consistency, ‘settle’ on offensive line group," 5 Oct. 2020 But the running back and the offensive line are a cohesive unit. — Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, "Baron Huebler packs a punch, sets the tone for Class 4A fourth-ranked Roncalli," 5 Nov. 2020 Install window boxes and add a few plants and flowers around the mailbox in the same theme to create a cohesive look that will be irresistible to any photographer passer-by. — Jessica Dailey, Good Housekeeping, "8 Exterior Additions That Will Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal," 19 Oct. 2020 At the beginning of his career, Styles’s fashion M.O. was about blending in and looking cohesive with his One Direction bandmates Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Harry Styles’s Fashion Sense Just Keeps Getting Better," 13 Nov. 2020

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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cohesive. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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