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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 quilt set includes two matching sets to make your bed look more plush and cohesive, and the fabric is preshrunk to retain its look.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Taken together, a fishing boat tethered restaurant and a French pastry collaboration signal something more cohesive than a typical luxury hotel refresh.
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Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
With Any River, the Winos have refined those traits into a more cohesive group sound while remaining winningly idiosyncratic.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
Mixing different undertones, fabrics, and finishes can add depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive and stunning result.
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Staff Author,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Taken together, a fishing boat tethered restaurant and a French pastry collaboration signal something more cohesive than a typical luxury hotel refresh.
—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
With Any River, the Winos have refined those traits into a more cohesive group sound while remaining winningly idiosyncratic.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
19 June 2026
Mixing different undertones, fabrics, and finishes can add depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive and stunning result.
—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
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Rather than sending more operational details to the board, reporting should give executive management an accurate, comprehensive and coherent view of risk exposure across the organization.
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The ultimate challenge is assembling those individuals into a coherent, victorious team.
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Their proprietary InfuseRFID technology, which embeds durable, washable RFID tags directly into garments, won the Sustainable Product Award at the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.
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Plus, the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic ring combines the brand's advanced technology with a sleek, durable ceramic finish that looks more like fine jewelry than a fitness tracker.
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But the systems are only as reliable as their sources, and are prone to misinformation and manipulation.
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Amodei predicts that, over the next five to ten years, AI will achieve, among other things, the reliable prevention and treatment of nearly all natural infectious disease, the elimination of most cancer, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and a doubling of the human lifespan.
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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