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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
This level of disruption will always tell and especially so against a group of players as cohesive and gifted as Inter.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
This means aligning the goals and strategies of both departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
—Deepinder Singh Sethi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Every season of The White Lotus is built around a theme, but this year’s take on death and spirituality has felt to me less focused and less cohesive.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The difficulty is forming a cohesive force out of a mosaic of former rebels with a broad range of experiences, ideological outlooks, and varying degrees of discipline.
—Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Apr. 2025
This means aligning the goals and strategies of both departments to ensure a cohesive approach.
—Deepinder Singh Sethi, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Every season of The White Lotus is built around a theme, but this year’s take on death and spirituality has felt to me less focused and less cohesive.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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His pledge to shift the agency’s posture toward coherent, forward-looking policy marks a significant departure from the SEC’s previous approach.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is somehow still conscious and coherent enough to have a real conversation.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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That includes the light-emitting diodes, the circuit boards and the durable metal housing that protects the lights in news vans and on film sets.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Original price: $1,076 (Wayfair) Adirondack chairs are comfy and stylish chairs that are especially durable.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Men’s Pathfinder Rechargeable LED Cap $45 $35 at L.L. Bean Stay prepared on the trail with this rugged lighted ball cap, built for hikers and campers who need reliable, hands-free lighting.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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The only solution with the current state of the Dodgers is a blockbuster trade for a reliable pitcher to bolster their rotation.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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