as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence
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Recent Examples of coherence
Assume so or give up your coherence as a technologist.
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Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The lack of coherence in premise matches a lack of coherence aesthetically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
During periods of significant disruption, like those associated with recent political upheavals, organizations are particularly susceptible to groupthink, driven by anxiety, uncertainty, and a desire for coherence.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While Zegler earns accolades for her performance, critics largely agree that the film lacks the magic, necessity, and coherence to stand alongside the original.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The lack of coherence in premise matches a lack of coherence aesthetically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
During periods of significant disruption, like those associated with recent political upheavals, organizations are particularly susceptible to groupthink, driven by anxiety, uncertainty, and a desire for coherence.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While Zegler earns accolades for her performance, critics largely agree that the film lacks the magic, necessity, and coherence to stand alongside the original.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
Noun
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Often from the front. JS: There’s rigid symmetry, often looking like a Wes Anderson still.—
David Wallace-Wells,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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But there is also a compelling symmetry to the fact that a 2-1 comeback win for Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day kicked off all of this Chelsea misery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Figuring out the shape of the world and where to slot the music gave Yorke—credited with orchestrations on the project—sleepless nights during pre-production.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2025
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With the right systems in place, brands can move from batch production to real-time content orchestration across markets, channels and formats.—
Gully Flowers,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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Since Glasner’s arrival, Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson is the only Premier League forward (minimum 30+ shots taken) to have a higher proportion of ‘clear’ shots, which are chances without defenders in close proximity.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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While shipments of both passenger cars and vans decreased, the company is noticing a higher proportion of more premium vehicles, such as Mercedes-AMG models.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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There’s already a strong correlation between international films that were previous PCA winners at Toronto and Academy Awards’ international film nominations and winners, Lee noted.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Several years later, Mischel noticed a strong correlation between the success of some of those kids later in life (better grades, higher self-confidence) and their ability to delay gratification in nursery school.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, Zelenskyy hosted French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in a show of unity.—
DASHA LITVINOVA,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Trump may reconsider accepting it in order to maintain party unity.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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