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
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
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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When the Cubs have a lead, Counsell goes to a reliable late-game formula with relievers Julian Merryweather, Porter Hodge and Ryan Pressly.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo, a reliable analyst at TFI Securities, has predicted Touch ID to make a return on the iPhone Fold.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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