1
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
Stick to a cohesive color palette—think neutrals with a few pops of color—and choose versatile pieces like a matching set or an oversized button-down that can double as a cover-up.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Democrats have also faced growing turmoil and scrutiny following the loss, as the party struggles with delivering a cohesive message and backing a leader who resonates with voters.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Agent Orchestration: Stringing Agents Into Business Workflows Enterprise-scale AI comes not just from individual agents but from orchestrating them into cohesive workflows.
—Kingsuk Chakrabarty, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Democrats have also faced growing turmoil and scrutiny following the election loss, as the party struggles with delivering a cohesive message and a leader who resonates with voters.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Democrats have also faced growing turmoil and scrutiny following the loss, as the party struggles with delivering a cohesive message and backing a leader who resonates with voters.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Agent Orchestration: Stringing Agents Into Business Workflows Enterprise-scale AI comes not just from individual agents but from orchestrating them into cohesive workflows.
—Kingsuk Chakrabarty, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Democrats have also faced growing turmoil and scrutiny following the election loss, as the party struggles with delivering a cohesive message and a leader who resonates with voters.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Try this trend out for yourself by snagging a pair of these Pumas with an extra-cushioned heel and durable outsole.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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If hiking is on your agenda this summer, then a pair of durable, supportive hiking sandals should be part of your footwear rotation.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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And huge parts of the city struggle with high unemployment, rampant violent crime and a lack of adequate housing and reliable services.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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In interviews with the top ad chiefs among the legacy media companies, executives touted sure-fire content and reliable viewership metrics in an effort to demonstrate the importance of advertising during uncertain times.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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