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as in coherent
having the parts agreeably related
His argument was both cohesive and persuasive. The album is cohesive from beginning to end.
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as in durable
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
They prefer to sculpt with clay because of its cohesive properties.
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Recent Examples of cohesive
For example, pairing a cool-toned gray roof with a warm-toned façade can feel disjointed rather than cohesive.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The charms are visually cohesive with the bag color scheme yet striking with bold hardware.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
Al Hilal were able to reach Madrid’s penalty area fairly easily, while Madrid’s build-up play was not always cohesive and they were at times disjointed in the final third.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The multi-course dinner series debuted last month and integrates projection mapping technology and top culinary talent into a cohesive, rotating format.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The charms are visually cohesive with the bag color scheme yet striking with bold hardware.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2025
Al Hilal were able to reach Madrid’s penalty area fairly easily, while Madrid’s build-up play was not always cohesive and they were at times disjointed in the final third.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 June 2025
The multi-course dinner series debuted last month and integrates projection mapping technology and top culinary talent into a cohesive, rotating format.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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Just this week, the alliance released its first ever Commercial Space Strategy, stressing three goals – leveraging commercial solutions, ensuring continuous access during peace, crisis or conflict and bolstering coherent relationships with the commercial sector.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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This keeps every post, pitch and DM coherent, letting a solo founder ship consistently instead of chasing shiny tactics every other week.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The authentic arcade controls are durable and comfortable for intense sessions.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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For those seeking vegan-friendly kicks, faux leather is often a more affordable (but just as durable!) alternative.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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As such, trees grown from seed provide a reliable and affordable (free) option for backyard growers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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People will see you as reliable and realistic yet open to imaginative ideas.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 June 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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