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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
But surveys have also shown many reservists are unhappy with the cabinet's plans, some openly accusing the government of lacking a cohesive strategy, a post-war plan for Gaza or a clear benchmark for victory.
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create a cohesive whole, with more buildings, such as the parish hall and other cultural buildings, set to be moved.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
When color drenching, Yeo recommends going for a single sheen (don’t vary from walls, to windows, to moldings) to create a soft and cohesive backdrop.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Emily Rose, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.
—William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create a cohesive whole, with more buildings, such as the parish hall and other cultural buildings, set to be moved.
—New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
When color drenching, Yeo recommends going for a single sheen (don’t vary from walls, to windows, to moldings) to create a soft and cohesive backdrop.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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But the partnership’s work on emerging Pillar 2 technologies is less coherent than AUKUS plans for Australian nuclear submarines.—
GARY ROUGHEAD,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Because the friction caused by waves that slightly interfere is slightly less stable than the coherent state when waves seamlessly add up.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This thread count range is typically considered to be more breathable and soft, and anything above this can be made of a thinner yarn that’s less durable.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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The supersoft fiber also happens to be one of the warmest and most durable, so investing in these high-quality knits is the smartest purchase for a long-term investment.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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Throughout Amorim’s tenure, United’s wide combinations have been present, but other tactical problems, poor execution and the lack of a reliable goalscorer have impacted their productivity.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those events underscored the need for more reliable smoke management tools.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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