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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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as in understandable
capable of being understood
the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement
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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
Mix with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together in a coherent, yet still slightly sticky mass, about 1 minute.
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Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
But when cross-examined about AI safety, Musk was unable to articulate any coherent arguments.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Researching the components that would form a coherent visual language was one of Harris’ favorite parts of the process.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
So how do teams turn scattered tactics into a coherent system?
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
But when cross-examined about AI safety, Musk was unable to articulate any coherent arguments.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Researching the components that would form a coherent visual language was one of Harris’ favorite parts of the process.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
So how do teams turn scattered tactics into a coherent system?
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Claiming early—at 62—to generate income to service debt might seem logical but typically costs significantly more over the long run than delaying to 70 and paying down debt from other sources in the interim.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Gabrielle’s feelings for Frida are understandable in theory; the latter approaches her with fresh eyes and few demands, giving her space to be something other than problem solver extraordinaire.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The legacy of environmental injustice in Gowanus is real, and skepticism is understandable.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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The president’s comments on Tuesday are consistent with earlier remarks about his administration’s approach to the war.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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On the surface, this looks rational.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the face of what all agree is a housing crisis, Onni’s residential plan will have to wait at least a decade for a more rational City Council.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The on-site restaurants and lounge are also accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The tools are too good, too accessible and too deeply embedded in the software employees already use.—
Kobi Nissan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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For these carriers, the feature is turned on by default with compatible hardware.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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These versatile microphones are compatible with any device that has a traditional headphone jack.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In a debate for the Democratic nomination for the Senate in Iowa this month, one of the moderators, Erin Murphy, asked the candidates, Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, both state legislators, a reasonable, if downbeat, question.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The tuition payments may be a gift presented without strings, but there are still plenty of reasonable expectations that come with a college education.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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But Turner will be remembered mostly for the creation and development of the Cable News Network – CNN – which launched in 1980 and made our knowledge of distant events instantaneous and our world more comprehensible.—
Michael J. Socolow,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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The San Francisco Chronicle received the award for explanatory reporting, which means work that makes a complex topic comprehensible to everyday readers and viewers.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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