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as in coherent
having the parts agreeably related
His argument was both cohesive and persuasive. The album is cohesive from beginning to end.
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as in durable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
They prefer to sculpt with clay because of its cohesive properties.
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Recent Examples of cohesive
The characters feel connected by strings and a cohesive group doesn’t seem to exist outside of familial lines.
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
As each song segues gracefully into the next, OK Computer becomes a cohesive album — remember those? — with Yorke's frail sigh, which glides to a falsetto before inevitably crashing down, providing the glue.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Rivian often receives praise for its adherence to a cohesive company image, from its Outpost charging points to Spaces company stores to marketing initiatives.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Mall President, Cross Company Initiatives, Franchise, and Corporate Marketing
As President, Cross Company Initiatives, Franchise, and Corporate Marketing, Rebecca will develop and execute cohesive campaigns that span the Paramount platforms and promote company initiatives.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
As each song segues gracefully into the next, OK Computer becomes a cohesive album — remember those? — with Yorke's frail sigh, which glides to a falsetto before inevitably crashing down, providing the glue.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Rivian often receives praise for its adherence to a cohesive company image, from its Outpost charging points to Spaces company stores to marketing initiatives.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Mall President, Cross Company Initiatives, Franchise, and Corporate Marketing
As President, Cross Company Initiatives, Franchise, and Corporate Marketing, Rebecca will develop and execute cohesive campaigns that span the Paramount platforms and promote company initiatives.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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Under the current system, in which benefits are based on a worker’s contributions, the only coherent way to raise the revenue needed to close the remaining gap would be by increasing the payroll tax.—
Ben Ritz,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The world no longer presents itself in coherent phrases.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The traction worked well on slippery surfaces, and the shoes were durable and held up well after multiple hikes, showing no signs of damage or fraying.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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Still, many can also find a number of plastic model clear clipboards that are also fairly durable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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That reliable iron lump brings the 5,000-pound car to 60 mph from a standstill in about 10 seconds, not so brisk a pace as to blow off a bad hairpiece.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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