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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss
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as in understandable
capable of being understood
the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals
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Recent Examples of coherent
But until a coherent political movement emerges, moral leadership on human dignity in the face of AI may flow from the church, and Pope Leo’s outspoken leadership.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
And there was also a lot of coherent messaging between the parade of talent who seemed reluctant to follow the teleprompter and the music cues which hit at odd intervals.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Any possible legislation is seemingly ages away, as if Congress ever does a coherent job of policing big tech in the first place.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
And there was also a lot of coherent messaging between the parade of talent who seemed reluctant to follow the teleprompter and the music cues which hit at odd intervals.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Any possible legislation is seemingly ages away, as if Congress ever does a coherent job of policing big tech in the first place.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Therefore, the logical starting point might be to first to prop this thing at least back up to respectability.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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The behavior of the HOA was consistent: extractive economics dressed in legitimacy.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Through their consistent efforts and commitment, the Narwhals achieved recognition by obtaining the Excellence in Engineering Award, the team’s first mechanical award.—
Claire Lin And Kyle Vu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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What’s more, behavioral economics suggests that our deviations from rational, deliberate behavior has some predictable structure.—
Jens Ludwig,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The ban on water fluoridation by the Florida Legislature (SB 700) and the outspoken views of the state surgeon general are the antithesis of rational public health measures.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2025
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Right above is an office accessible only by a ladder, giving it a sort of treehouse feel.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
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However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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Check your manufacturer's instructions: Always verify that your air fryer and glass dish are compatible to prevent any issues.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Mitigate this by standardizing APIs, using middleware and ensuring cloud services are compatible with legacy systems.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to reconsider whether the shooting was reasonable under the lengthier timeframe that must be considered.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Nearby conversations are clear enough as to be comprehensible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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An example would be upstream CX changes that help eliminate downstream, cost-inflating customer inquiries (e.g., better product assembly instructions, clearer and more comprehensible invoices, more seamless product return procedures, and even just better expectation-setting at point-of-sale).—
Jon Picoult,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Dependent IDs are valid for discount admission only, not free admission offer.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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