as in unity
a condition in which people or things are closely united
There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. social cohesion
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Recent Examples of cohesion
And there were enough similar genetic markers to suggest cohesion among the group, per Przelomska and Kistler.
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
But celebrating success is essential for team cohesion.
—Ishaan Agarwal, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The country’s remoteness was a significant advantage in its quest to stamp out the virus, but so was a remarkable social cohesion that eluded most Western nations.
—Rachel Morris, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Spending time at the fountains could also be a form of social cohesion for the birds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
But celebrating success is essential for team cohesion.
—Ishaan Agarwal, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The country’s remoteness was a significant advantage in its quest to stamp out the virus, but so was a remarkable social cohesion that eluded most Western nations.
—Rachel Morris, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
Spending time at the fountains could also be a form of social cohesion for the birds.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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Meanwhile, an interfaith group was planning a prayer walk through downtown L.A. Wednesday evening in support of family unity.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Here's what to know Others have tried to strike a tone of unity, like Jack Posobiec, a prominent far-right influencer.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Trump has warned Iran against taking any retaliatory actions, warning of additional attacks if the country does not make meaningful efforts towards peace.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Less than a decade later, Eisenhower, by then the U.S. President, lamented that American troops appeared destined to undergird peace in Europe forever.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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