ADHESIVENESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

adhesiveness

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Definition of adhesiveness

as in cohesiveness

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Noun

In his review of the Greenway, journalist Marty Carlock questions the cohesiveness of the space’s design.

— Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026
Design cohesiveness As a rule of thumb, clear shower curtains tend to be well-matched for modern decor.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of cohesiveness

Noun

Ampadu’s tenacity in the tackle, composure on the ball and his long throw — an emerging weapon — all contributed to the team’s strong showings.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
There is the tenacity of alumni and board members who declare that a closure won’t happen on their watch.

— Laura MacDonald, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tenacity

Noun

Homeyer notes that cohesion in this type of design isn’t accidental, there’s intentionality behind it.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Ross now imparts these crucial lessons on preparation, mindset, and team cohesion to her athletes, preparing them for the intense Olympic spotlight and the pursuit of gold.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of cohesion

Noun

Despite embellishing his movie with period-accurate clothes, decor, and music, Mitchell has no deep attachment to the period at all.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
Wuthering Heights In Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte presents a world of conflicts, frictions between families, passions, and attachments—especially those of Catherine Earnshaw and the tortured Heathcliff—across an untamed landscape.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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