coherence

noun

kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s How to pronounce coherence (audio)
Definition of coherencenext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence

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Recent Examples of coherence How to find cumulative coherence and meaning where none are intended? — Brian Seibert, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Upon closer examination, beats like the ones that Fleming’s team described turned out to reflect not quantum coherence, but a resonance between wiggling molecular bonds. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 The team is now working to improve coherence, speed up transmon readout, and investigate alternative versions of the hybrid architecture. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 Conference expansion has shattered pretenses to regional coherence. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
  1. symmetry
  2. orchestration
  3. proportion
  4. correlation
  5. harmony
  6. unity
Noun
  • Similar to all Origin diamonds, a focus on symmetry is given to showcase sparkle visible to the naked eye.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Western traditions of symmetry and notions of linear time are upended.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Before evaluating any predictive or AI-orchestration vendor, map how cleanly data actually moves between your DSP, your CRM and your measurement layer.
    — Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Olivier winner Alan Williams handles music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestration
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  • This cathode-material combination uses a higher proportion of manganese and less cobalt and nickel, enabling an attractive balance between energy density and cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The larger proportions are more in line with those of the shoe in its earlier lifespan, a detail that hadn’t gone unnoticed among Air Max fanatics over the years.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Traders at Goldman Sachs pointed out that the stock's correlation to the Nasdaq-100 index turned negative this year for the first time ever.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The brand also stocked TPO-free nail polishes well before the recent ban — following the gel polish ingredient’s correlation with reproductive risk.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Truth is always in harmony with herself, and is not concerned chiefly to reveal the justice that may consist with wrong-doing.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Both vocal harmonies come through clearly with clean phasing effects.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • One possibility is a unity government bringing together Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
    — Itay Stern, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Michigan Democrats are trying to project unity and turn out Black voters ahead of Election Day amid concerns among some party members that Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers could erode the party’s edge among Black voters.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unity

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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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