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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cohesion

Studies have shown that neighborhood cohesion is healthy for adults and children alike. —Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025

The best part: a separate room creates more opportunity to play with out-of-the-box color palettes, textiles, and differing decor styles where open-concept floor plans require a bit more cohesion across the room. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025

Teams led by an interim or short-term CEO may struggle with trust, long-term cohesion, and cultural stability. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 July 2025

This misalignment can be costly, not just in financial terms, but in the erosion of trust, cohesion, and employee engagement. —Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 26 July 2025