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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
The two new buildings have cozy rooms and verandas that are open and breezy, but coherent with the larger property.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Witnesses said Blanco appeared to not be coherent.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
CEOs must articulate a coherent, long-term strategic plan, complete with measurable milestones, clear goals, and a compelling narrative of how these will drive sustained shareholder value.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The issue is that politicians have successfully sold the idea that buying a home is always better than renting and, without a coherent policy to effectuate that, have decided to throw the kitchen sink at the issue.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Witnesses said Blanco appeared to not be coherent.
—Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
CEOs must articulate a coherent, long-term strategic plan, complete with measurable milestones, clear goals, and a compelling narrative of how these will drive sustained shareholder value.
—Sam Wolf, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
The issue is that politicians have successfully sold the idea that buying a home is always better than renting and, without a coherent policy to effectuate that, have decided to throw the kitchen sink at the issue.
—Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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Whether your companion’s vibe is emotional or logical, try to harmonize with it.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bruce Meyer, the union’s deputy executive director and lead negotiator, would be the most logical successor.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were some understandable growing pains when Devers picked up first base upon joining the Giants after a career at third base.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With its dynamic freshman depleted from flu and another starter, Chad Baker-Mazara, still out due to injury, USC struggled to find a consistent source of offense.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Still, the consistent level of embarrassing failures from Maryland’s Department of Human Services speaks to an ongoing lack of accountability from the state’s chief executive.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike the city of Poway, which favors hitching posts over parking meters, San Diego has elected to ignore all rational analyses of parking fee options, in favor of looking at parking as a cash cow.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, China’s luxury sector is more selective, rational, and emotionally discerning than ever.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Accessibility This property is not currently accessible for wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Drive-thru services, which became more common during the pandemic, continue at some congregations as a way to make the observance accessible for families and commuters.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not all cleaning solutions are compatible with one another and not all may be suitable for wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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The feature is free for two years from the point of activation of a compatible model.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The prosecution detailed nine separate errors made by Plamberger during the climb—from failing to bring bivy gear to failing to abide by a reasonable turnaround time—which collectively suggest a charge of gross negligence.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Counties with moratoriums Counties use moratoriums to buy time to write new zoning and regulation for wind and solar farms, sometimes to craft reasonable laws and sometimes to craft bans.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Something essential was happening in the hard work of trying to make your thoughts comprehensible to another human being (even if that human being was just your teacher).—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
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Not to judge, but to make things comprehensible.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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