coherent

adjective

kō-ˈhir-ənt How to pronounce coherent (audio)
Definition of coherentnext
1
as in logical
according to the rules of logic a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss

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2
as in understandable
capable of being understood the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement

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3
as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals

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Recent Examples of coherent Without coherent policy recognition, as Textile Exchange’s policy lead, Romane Malysza, put it, there is a risk of missing a genuine opportunity for positive impact. — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Canada and Mexico will need to make a more coherent and concerted effort to join these campaigns—and the United States will need to work much harder to invite them along. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 In fact, the strange and inconsistent accents really undermine any coherent sense of place; as the closest to a native, Pedraza only barely seems indigenous. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The real test is whether AI can support a complete story with recurring characters, connected scenes, and a coherent beginning, middle, and end. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
  1. logical
  2. understandable
  3. consistent
  4. rational
  5. accessible
  6. compatible
  7. reasonable
  8. comprehensible
Adjective
  • Large language models train on amalgamated content from millions of writers to predict the next logical word.
    — Marissa Brassfield, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The decision to launch a separate block of programming aimed at those viewers, filled with raunchy cartoons that actively subverted nostalgia and violent anime that couldn’t be shown during daytime hours, was logical.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • That project needed to be built over railroad tracks, so the delay there is more understandable.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Bob Frid / Imagn Images The reaction from around the NHL to Zeev Buium’s eight-year extension is understandable.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • Bergvall’s pathway to more consistent game time is still not going to be easy.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The star was also consistent in maintaining her iconic image – even privately.
    — Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • If that is true, and Clancy chose to kill herself and take her children with her, was her act rational?
    — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • If only the film had lingered longer on Vasarhelyi’s totally rational horror and disbelief.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Last year, the Venice amfAR Gala was held on a private island only accessible by water bus, with an after-party on another, more beautiful private Venetian island that was difficult to leave.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, they were warned that security guards equipped with night-vision goggles would be watching for anyone who managed to keep a phone accessible.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • The monitor is compatible with a variety of different visual technologies, including NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, which further enhances visuals and eliminates screen-tearing.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While the camera is reportedly compatible with cards up to 128GB, online reviews noted that with the larger SD cards, the camera seems to overheat and wouldn't function as well.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • The judge then reread his instructions on reasonable doubt before sending them back to continue deliberating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Deadlocked jurors have deliberated seven days, with one panelist accused of misapplying reasonable doubt, exposing deep divisions over whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • Without more straightforward approaches from vendors, such as easily comprehensible privacy policies and avoiding inappropriate ads, monitors are dangerously encroaching into smart-TV-like territory.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).
    — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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