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
Thorne also credits the show’s efficacy to the cohesion of the producing team.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Madrid's group-stage matchups with Al Hilal and Pachuca will test their cohesion early on.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The jury loved the dedication to simulation, the cohesion of the project, and the ambition.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Turner played in that game, a 3-1 loss, and expressed the need for better cohesion and attention to detail afterward.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Madrid's group-stage matchups with Al Hilal and Pachuca will test their cohesion early on.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The jury loved the dedication to simulation, the cohesion of the project, and the ambition.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Turner played in that game, a 3-1 loss, and expressed the need for better cohesion and attention to detail afterward.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Dicey intonation in the final chorus and Mandane’s second-act aria aside, the group’s unity and expression was impressive, from exactly seesawing strings to Brandon Acker’s bleak, mournful lute under Artaserse’s first-act lament.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Trump has made brokering peace with Russia and Ukraine a priority of his administration, but has been unsuccessful at producing a ceasefire even though he’s helped bring both sides to the negotiating table.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Just a few minutes from downtown Saluda, this relaxed, pet-friendly lodge is all about simple pleasures—coffee on the deck, starry nights by the fire pit, and the kind of peace that comes naturally when you’re surrounded by forest.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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