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 The organized opposition is largely the Democratic Socialists of America, with only 120,000 members and little coherent ideology. — Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 Spain’s superpower was a coherent tactical system that no other national team — or their respective talismans — could find an answer to. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026 Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy. — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The space is also equipped with 18-way adaptive sport seats featuring 14,417 perforations organized to form a coherent visual pattern and a headrest with a special 75th anniversary logo. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 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
  • When there are multiple logical possibilities for what the next word should be, the model typically selects one of those words by chance, based on their relative frequencies in the data.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For five of the Buss siblings, selling the remaining stake can be viewed as the logical conclusion of a process that began when the family surrendered control of the Lakers last year.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of logical
Adjective
  • There are understandable concerns over the drain of leadership and experience following the exits of Salah, Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Curtis Jones.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That makes the Dodgers' decision to continue giving Tucker opportunities understandable.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of understandable
Adjective
  • The overall trend is also consistent with other research showing that hypertension during pregnancy has become increasingly common.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Since January, every Mental Health Board meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum caused by the member’s consistent failure to attend.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of consistent
Adjective
  • Often, the conspiracy theories around this case—like most conspiracy theories—are premised on rational questions.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • If a movie becomes available at home almost immediately, consumers have a rational reason to wait.
    — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For many of these companies, Canada represents an important and accessible export market.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • The first term may make the second plausible, compatible or even probable, but plausibility is not identity, compatibility is not implication, probability is not necessity, and similarity of appearance is not proof of sameness of nature.
    — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • From tracker-compatible passport holders to lightning-fast portable chargers, below are 10 personal safety upgrades worth shopping before your next trip—all available on Amazon, with prices starting at $6.
    — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of compatible
Adjective
  • And there is a reasonable likelihood that two of them will end up playing each other on Arthur Ashe either for history, or for the chance to make it, which will lead to unforeseen levels of patriotic tension.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • City officials say this boosts transparency, sets reasonable expectations and may deter people from repeatedly issuing the same complaint.
    — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonable
Adjective
  • 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
  • Like a lot of your work, the joke underscoring this new song and video is incredibly niche and also evidently instantly comprehensible to millions of people.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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