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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
Delicious food all around, but perhaps not coherent enough to build a nation on.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Athens then destroyed Melos and launched the Sicily Expedition with overwhelming force and no coherent theory of governance for what came next.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The filmmakers avoid the trappings of hyperrealism while still rendering coherent feelings and emotions, often without external dialogue.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Clear, coherent policy signals—including possible SUPD updates—were identified as essential for investment certainty and broader market uptake.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Athens then destroyed Melos and launched the Sicily Expedition with overwhelming force and no coherent theory of governance for what came next.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The filmmakers avoid the trappings of hyperrealism while still rendering coherent feelings and emotions, often without external dialogue.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Clear, coherent policy signals—including possible SUPD updates—were identified as essential for investment certainty and broader market uptake.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coherent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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So, the logical move would be to turn to the draft, and there’s a strong possibility that the Panthers will do just that.—
Mike Kaye
March 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Geographically, Minnesota, Memphis and New Orleans would be the most logical candidates to go from West to East.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her reasoning is frustrating, but understandable — her husband (Yao), now a vampire, is taunting her outside, and Remmick has threatened to kill her daughter back in town.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The decision will be understandable.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Excellent food, always very consistent.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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This consistent thread of merging high-performance materials with unique aesthetic solutions is what sets Torras apart.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The business side of football will feel perfectly rational.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen would have advocated for a more rational and supportive understanding of women’s bodies in health and illness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Justice published a rule in April 2024 setting requirements for state and local government websites and mobile apps to be accessible to people with disabilities.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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There are a couple of accommodations with only one or two steps, but none of the rooms are wheelchair accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ishizuka explained that creating a full prototype would also require a compatible bottom cell and tandem technology, so the research is not yet ready for mass production.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Personality styles are device-specific, so changing it on one compatible device won’t affect it on all.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Davis is wry and quietly defiant of stereotype, her Elaine’s composure hard-won and her sacrifice of certain kinds of sympathy fully comprehensible.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just as astronomers assign visible colors to otherwise invisible wavelengths to make images comprehensible, sonification gives numerical data distinct sonic qualities.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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