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

An independent board narrowed the applicant pool down by half, searching for the most innovative designs, cohesive collections and quality craftsmanship. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Goertz took Birdsall's basic ideas and refined them into something far more cohesive, blending the visual extravagance of 1950s America with a distinctly European sense of proportion. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026

Despite the richness of color, everything feels beautifully cohesive, a design language that is fresh, considered, and full of unexpected details. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Everything felt really cohesive and everyone caught on to some magical wavelength, and that usually happens for me. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

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