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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
Arcade does a little more, with some static image cut-scenes in between certain matches that push the plot along with slightly more flair (at least visually) and tells a more coherent story that actually incorporates the characters and their relationships.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Right now, though, a coherent A.I. policy seems well-nigh inconceivable.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And unlike misspellings or other mistakes, large swaths of coherent text don’t give the reader clues that the transcriptions could be inaccurate, potentially leading users to use them in high-stakes scenarios without ever finding their failures.
—Asmelash Teka Hadgu, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Harness The Power Of A Coherent Enterprise Data Fabric
True customization stems from a coherent enterprise data fabric, underpinning all applications, AI ecosystems and customer experiences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Right now, though, a coherent A.I. policy seems well-nigh inconceivable.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And unlike misspellings or other mistakes, large swaths of coherent text don’t give the reader clues that the transcriptions could be inaccurate, potentially leading users to use them in high-stakes scenarios without ever finding their failures.
—Asmelash Teka Hadgu, Scientific American, 14 Apr. 2025
Harness The Power Of A Coherent Enterprise Data Fabric
True customization stems from a coherent enterprise data fabric, underpinning all applications, AI ecosystems and customer experiences.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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That makes for a logical disconnect, and palpable hypocrisy.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The logical conclusion is for the US to convert its gold holdings into bitcoin.—
Korok Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The defense says the injuries O'Keefe suffered were more consistent with a dog attack or beating inside the home.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Tesla’s first quarter earnings decline is consistent with the possibility that the company is losing its competitive advantage.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The economic idea that people are purely rational, self-serving beings has been undermined by broad research over decades into psychology and behavioral economics.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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That despite her reasoned, carefully articulated point to Joel, that this is not rational.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2025
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Two tony safari experiences are accessible in Tanzania via bush plane, which Safari Air Link can provide.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth’s personal cellphone number was publicly accessible on multiple platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook — and even on a fantasy sports website.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Moto Watch Fit: One More Thing Motorola also showed off its new Moto Watch Fit smartwatch, which is compatible with all Android phones but doesn't appear to run Wear OS.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to Google, all devices with at least 2GB of RAM and running Android 10 or later are compatible with Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read has pleaded not guilty, denied killing O'Keefe and alleged she is being framed, attempting to sow reasonable doubt in prosecutors' claims and asserting that someone else killed O'Keefe and had ties to and influence over the investigation.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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An example would be upstream CX changes that help eliminate downstream, cost-inflating customer inquiries (e.g., better product assembly instructions, clearer and more comprehensible invoices, more seamless product return procedures, and even just better expectation-setting at point-of-sale).—
Jon Picoult,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For patients to benefit fully from AI, there must be clear and comprehensible explanations of how these systems work and how they are evaluated.—
Rob El Kareh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are valid criticisms of the work colleges and universities do, Cornwell added, but they are being met with a disproportionate response from the federal government.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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Hackers roll back a device’s clock to a time when expired security certificates were still valid.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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