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
Yet, as many observers predicted, attempts to extend transatlantic cohesion through NATO expansion ultimately provoked a Russian reaction that a transatlantic relationship premised on economic cooperation might not have had.
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Consequently, today's population combines elements of small-community social cohesion with cosmopolitan exposure.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Addressing such behavior promptly and fostering a positive, respectful environment is essential for maintaining team cohesion and success.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Students often manage personal cues, entrances, and phrasing while working collectively to maintain cohesion.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Consequently, today's population combines elements of small-community social cohesion with cosmopolitan exposure.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Addressing such behavior promptly and fostering a positive, respectful environment is essential for maintaining team cohesion and success.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Students often manage personal cues, entrances, and phrasing while working collectively to maintain cohesion.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
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Perhaps offering a more novel take, Barker praised the Zurich Film Festival’s industry conference for helping to create greater unity in the independent film sector – something that was not always the case.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Schumer Dismisses Poor Democratic Numbers Polling from Ipsos earlier this month found that 90 percent of Americans believe there is an urgent need for greater national unity, with political extremism cited as the nation’s top concern.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The agency characterized the Chinese movements as an intrusion and accused China of undermining regional peace and stability.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s peace plan has backed Hamas into a corner, leaving the militant group to face an existential dilemma.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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