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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss
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as in understandable
capable of being understood
the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals
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Recent Examples of coherent
Strategy should be clear, coherent and aligned to business goals.
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Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Create a coherent narrative showing your evolution.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Having those two positions secured gives the Patriots a chance to implement a coherent vision for the long term.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 May 2025
During generation, Veo 3 starts with random noise and a text prompt, then iteratively refines that noise into a coherent video that matches the description.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
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Patricia Nagy, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Create a coherent narrative showing your evolution.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Having those two positions secured gives the Patriots a chance to implement a coherent vision for the long term.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 29 May 2025
During generation, Veo 3 starts with random noise and a text prompt, then iteratively refines that noise into a coherent video that matches the description.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, setting standardized service level objectives (SLOs) and KPIs across cloud and on-prem environments creates consistent performance baselines, helping teams deliver reliable user experiences.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Here are dozens of examples of exceptional double — or triple, or quadruple or sextuple — bills happening in Connecticut this summer that create an evening-long consistent mood.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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This may be a financially rational move, but also a negative signal to shareholders looking for leverage.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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But Sushi by Bou does it differently – this family of omakase restaurants keeps the experience accessible thanks to a $65, 12-course omakase.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Wikipedia has paused the summaries for now, but the platform will continue testing features that make its content accessible to people with different reading levels.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The charger is compatible with MacBooks, iPhone 16 Series, Samsung, Pixel and other portable devices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Nearby conversations are clear enough as to be comprehensible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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An example would be upstream CX changes that help eliminate downstream, cost-inflating customer inquiries (e.g., better product assembly instructions, clearer and more comprehensible invoices, more seamless product return procedures, and even just better expectation-setting at point-of-sale).—
Jon Picoult,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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But part of healing is unlearning the belief that your pain needs to be legible to others to be valid.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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On Thursday at 8:45 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a wind advisory valid for Friday between midnight and 9 a.m.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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