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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
The offense looked cohesive and smooth when Randle was directing traffic Sunday.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
This approach blends technical discipline, probabilistic pricing and time decay into a cohesive framework.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite Duren’s ejection and Stewart and Holland fouling out, his team looked far more cohesive in Friday night’s win than in Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
This approach blends technical discipline, probabilistic pricing and time decay into a cohesive framework.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Despite Duren’s ejection and Stewart and Holland fouling out, his team looked far more cohesive in Friday night’s win than in Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Another beginner-friendly strategy is to closely match your lip liner to your lipstick (whether that’s nude, bright red, or deep burgundy) for a crisp and cohesive final look.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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Lizzo’s understanding of a litany of online phrases is coherent enough, albeit overwhelming to hear all in succession.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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When your nervous system is coherent, time slows down.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Equipped to handle every kind of wintry mix the forecast may bring, this is a durable option that will remain intact all season long.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Swift’s practice reports in the coming days and any follow-ups from the Bears will determine whether this is a short-term rest or something that forces Chicago to chase a more durable midseason addition.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Clean energy is driving a state of 40 million people, offering more affordable energy and creating reliable jobs that will power the future.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Becton is not reliable at this stage.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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