adhesiveness

noun

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as in cohesiveness

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  1. cohesiveness
  2. tenacity
  3. cohesion
  4. attachment
  5. agglutination
Noun
  • The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Despite their talent, cohesiveness and positive personalities, Johnson said that his offensive line isn’t perfect.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of cohesiveness
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  • This significant achievement informs her choice to customize a piece that reflects her strength, creativity and tenacity.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Have the tenacity to communicate your needs directly and hear the other person out.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of tenacity
Noun
  • But the Houthis’ rapid capture of Mokha raises large questions about the strength and cohesion of these forces.
    — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Linderbaum brought cohesion to the offensive front and delivered some striking blocks in the run game.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cohesion
Noun
  • This is, to be clear, a massive streamlining of Woolf’s novel, which goes deep into the lives of William, Mary, and Ralph, among whom a series of intricate romantic attachments begin to develop.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Use the attachment icon on the submission box to upload a photo to help us with your question.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of attachment
Noun
  • If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive.
    — Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Definition of agglutination
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