cohesiveness

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Recent Examples of cohesiveness Some of it could be traced back to the level and cohesiveness of the opponent – Maryland returned 71% of its production from last year, second-most in the FBS – but some, too, goes back to a collection of mistakes that the Huskies have to eliminate. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026 There’s real cohesiveness and a sense of purpose that’s developed since the Lawrence trade sent shockwaves throughout the NFL and the home locker room at Paycor Stadium. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The open-plan, curvilinear design means the galleries are not fully divided, reinforcing the all-encompassing nature of the collection, though altogether the vast array of exhibits sometimes struggle for cohesiveness. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Despite their talent, cohesiveness and positive personalities, Johnson said that his offensive line isn’t perfect. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 There has to be some sort of moral cohesiveness with each other that will pull us out of that eventually. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 In his review of the Greenway, journalist Marty Carlock questions the cohesiveness of the space’s design. — Ashley Gardini, JSTOR Daily, 12 Aug. 2026 Design cohesiveness As a rule of thumb, clear shower curtains tend to be well-matched for modern decor. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Create cohesiveness from room to room A luxury-smelling home isn’t one note repeated everywhere. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesiveness
Noun
  • While the best Housewives series can blend social strata, there’s a distinct lack of cohesion on RHOC that makes a casita stick out like a sore thumb.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • To get a workable deal, the Gulf states will thus need to improve internal cohesion.
    — ALLISON MINOR, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The three Democrats appeared side by side in a display of unity between two branches of government with a sometimes-prickly relationship.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Cohesiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesiveness. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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