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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
Android 17 is the perfect opportunity to transform a fragmented toolkit into a truly cohesive and intelligent powerhouse.
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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
This feature is often the missing puzzle piece for a cohesive exterior design.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
This is also probably Rostam’s most compact and thematically cohesive project, with almost all of the nine tracks on the 30-minute album leaning toward folk and Americana.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
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Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
This feature is often the missing puzzle piece for a cohesive exterior design.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
This is also probably Rostam’s most compact and thematically cohesive project, with almost all of the nine tracks on the 30-minute album leaning toward folk and Americana.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Over time and when managed well, these practices shape how individuals relate to the work, to one another and the business as a whole, thus keeping the company coherent even as conditions change.—
Naira Velumyan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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My discomfort is exacerbated by an inability to reconcile my steadfast belief in the need for Israel to survive and thrive with a lack of clarity about what solutions could ever evolve to produce a durable peace with the Palestinians.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Wear-resistant surfaces and micro linear actuators provide durable yet powerful performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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