Synonyms of cohesion

cohesion

noun

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

Related Words

• unity
• peace
• cohesiveness
• friendship
• fraternization
• solidarity
• harmony
• sympathy
• collaboration
• compatibility
• empathy
• concord
• consensus
• comity
• understanding
• companionship
• amity
• peacefulness
• connection
• reciprocity
• congeniality
• kinship
• symbiosis
• unanimity
• agreement
• chime
• oneness
• fellowship
• affinity
• rapport
• compatibleness
• serenity
• tranquility
• sweetness and light
• sereneness

Dissimilar Words

• conflict
• variance
• discord
• dissension
• hostility
• hatred
• antagonism
• disunity
• imbalance
• enmity
• antipathy
• alienation
• rupture
• divorce
• breach
• severance
• incoherence
• estrangement
• disorder
• unfriendliness
• disturbance
• dissent
• schism
• strife
• anarchy
• turmoil
• scission
• dissidence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cohesion

Use a limited color palette to create cohesion in a small garden, adding focal points for architectural interest. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2026

His longstanding relationship with Martinez from their years together at Villa should also help build greater defensive cohesion. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

According to Ateios, this improves cohesion between electrode particles and adhesion to the current collector while requiring less than 1% binder. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Connected communities are critical to social cohesion, solving local needs and giving people purpose. — Jennifer Sirangelo, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026