ADHESIVENESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

adhesiveness

noun

Definition of adhesiveness

as in cohesiveness

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Noun

Its collection of disparate groups and varied agenda items has always made its cohesiveness seem tenuous.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Some of it could be traced back to the level and cohesiveness of the opponent – Maryland returned 71% of its production from last year, second-most in the FBS – but some, too, goes back to a collection of mistakes that the Huskies have to eliminate.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of cohesiveness

Noun

Among them is Celmins, the masterful pop-landscapist who paints in infinite textures, taking on the universal with an obsessive tenacity.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
His tenacity impresses Sporting KC’s coaching staff, as well as his teammates.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of tenacity

Noun

The risk of social breakdown Finally, Lebanon’s power-sharing system is increasingly buffeted by the breakdown of social cohesion.

— Tamirace Fakhoury, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
Freytag addresses company cohesion praising her duet partner, Alexander Sokolov, a New World School of the Arts graduate who’s been with Dimensions since January.

— Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of cohesion

Noun

The carabiner attachment allows for easy access when needed, while the water-resistant construction adds an extra layer of protection against an unexpected drizzle.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026
This model comes with five attachments, including a crevice tool to help remove allergy-aggravating dust, pet hair, and debris.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

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