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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 current administration’s reliance on tariffs and direct state equity in firms like Intel is a poor substitute for a coherent industrial strategy.
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Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Organizing that chaos into a coherent blockbuster format is a key part of the assignment here.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
What is new, and what may have been the draw for those just tuning in, is a sense the race is finally taking a coherent shape, with Xavier Becerra unexpectedly emerging as the candidate to beat.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Use a tablecloth or table runner so the theme feels coherent when your guests’ items are lined up on display.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Imran Khalid, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Organizing that chaos into a coherent blockbuster format is a key part of the assignment here.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026
What is new, and what may have been the draw for those just tuning in, is a sense the race is finally taking a coherent shape, with Xavier Becerra unexpectedly emerging as the candidate to beat.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Use a tablecloth or table runner so the theme feels coherent when your guests’ items are lined up on display.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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As far as the second outside cornerback is concerned, the most logical answer would be JuJu Brents, who looked impressive in his two starts in 2025 prior to sustaining a foot injury in Week 11 that required season-ending surgery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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On one hand, when a team selects in the lottery, the logical next step is a draft party, part of the hype of the next newcomer to be marketed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 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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What remains true, however, is that consistent, organic sales growth is still of the utmost importance to investors, Smits said.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Containers should be at least 10 to 12 inches deep, and consistent moisture helps keep roots tender and evenly sized.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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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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There are two accessible rooms at the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Tomato plants forming a dense hedge that is accessible only via the canopy.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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 18 May. 2026.
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