COHESION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

cohesion

noun

as in unity

a condition in which people or things are closely united There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. social cohesion

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Recent Examples of cohesion The defeat, especially after a campaign so closely tied to her personal leadership, raises questions about the stability and cohesion of Meloni’s governing coalition. —

Giada Zampano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026 Jacir wants to show a cross section of people’s responses to these events, but the result often feels like scattershot scenes from a longer miniseries, flitting from one character to another with little narrative thrust or cohesion. —

Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026 Quinn suggests sourcing brooches with some kind of cohesion, whether that be color, style, shape, or another through line. —

Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 Having worked together at Hofstra in 2006-07, then again at Duke in 2022-23, there is a level of cohesion between them. —

Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohesion

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion

Noun

Opening day, then, brought unity and renewal that felt like an elixir.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026