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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 one has paisley, floral, and damask patterns joining together in a complementary color palette to create an eclectic but cohesive look, while the reverse side is pink with a scrollwork pattern.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything has to feel cohesive and organic.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Quiet Luxury Colors To choose a color palette for your space, Kantz suggests looking at your existing furniture, artwork, light fixtures, and home accessories to determine whether a lighter color scheme would feel more cohesive.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, aim for clean lines, a cohesive color palette, and thoughtful details that highlight your home’s personality.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything has to feel cohesive and organic.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Quiet Luxury Colors To choose a color palette for your space, Kantz suggests looking at your existing furniture, artwork, light fixtures, and home accessories to determine whether a lighter color scheme would feel more cohesive.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Instead, aim for clean lines, a cohesive color palette, and thoughtful details that highlight your home’s personality.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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The two new buildings have cozy rooms and verandas that are open and breezy, but coherent with the larger property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses said Blanco appeared to not be coherent.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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That means sneakers, ideally a pair that’s durable enough to withstand pounding the pavements, will be essential to your roster of footwear.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Only 22 sites would have reliable climate conditions by mid-century, the study found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Built for extreme cold Corvus One for Cold Chain uses industrial-grade barcode scanners with precise control over focus and exposure, enabling reliable label capture even when barcodes are frosted, damaged, or low contrast.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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