Synonyms of cohesive

cohesive

adjective

1

as in coherent

having the parts agreeably related

His argument was both cohesive and persuasive.

The album is cohesive from beginning to end.

Related Words

• coherent
• symmetrical
• coordinated
• compatible
• matching
• matched
• balanced
• correspondent
• harmonic
• proportioned
• regular
• even
• harmonious
• consonant
• Apollonian
• congruous
• Apollinian
• eurythmic

Dissimilar Words

• unequal
• uneven
• asymmetrical
• disordered
• irregular
• skewed
• incompatible
• unsymmetrical
• conflicting
• uncoordinated
• unbalanced
• incongruous
• disunited
• clashing
• disharmonious
• inharmonious
• disharmonic
• inharmonic

2

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.

Related Words

• durable
• coherent
• reliable
• solid
• strong
• adhesive
• tough
• dependable
• sturdy
• sound
• unbreakable
• stable
• irrefragable
• infrangible
• beefy
• adherent
• stalwart
• firm
• fast
• bombproof

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• incoherent
• weak
• unbalanced
• insecure
• shaky
• wobbly
• infirm
• unstable
• unsubstantial
• unsound
• rickety
• unsteady
• tottering
• tottery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cohesive

The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

But the Duo is a more cohesive idea about foldables than most of its Android competition, precisely because Apple has a better app and developer story to lean on. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026

The claims paying organizations that are best prepared to navigate this evolving environment will be those that combine uniform eligibility review, defensible payment rationales, dispute tracking and outcome analysis into a single cohesive process. — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Govan credits her close collaborations not only with Tariq but also with the production designer, cinematographer, and other department heads for finding a cohesive vision for the film. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

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