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
There was no cohesion to the offense, just role confusion.
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, that favored Seattle, its cohesion and experience playing its system.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Wrap your bathroom in a tiled half wall and continue the tile into the shower for cohesion.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
The traditional theatrical chains are vital to our cohesion as a society, and are duly cautious [about AI].
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, that favored Seattle, its cohesion and experience playing its system.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Wrap your bathroom in a tiled half wall and continue the tile into the shower for cohesion.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
The traditional theatrical chains are vital to our cohesion as a society, and are duly cautious [about AI].
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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While both candidates held progressive policy positions on issues like healthcare, the difference between them centered on communication style, with Talarico’s softer rhetorical approach resonating with voters through appeals to unity and a vision of hope[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nineteen Buddhist monks walked across 10 states through challenging weather conditions in a journey to promote national healing, unity and compassion.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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But several rounds of peace talks hosted by Turkey in November failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the two sides have occasionally traded fire since then.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lasting peace can only be achieved through peaceful means, including genuine dialogue and negotiations.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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