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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
Scenes don’t feel cohesive at their edges, even if their inner logic is solid.
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Follow these strategies to ensure consistency across all channels and discover actionable tips for maintaining a cohesive brand presence as your business evolves.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But the cohesive Liberty with Natasha Cloud as a catalyst are a likely opponent.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The visits come as Democrats struggle to form a cohesive message in the second Trump era following a slew of losses in 2024.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Follow these strategies to ensure consistency across all channels and discover actionable tips for maintaining a cohesive brand presence as your business evolves.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But the cohesive Liberty with Natasha Cloud as a catalyst are a likely opponent.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The visits come as Democrats struggle to form a cohesive message in the second Trump era following a slew of losses in 2024.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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That’s basically like taking pieces from five different jigsaw puzzles and figuring out a way to put them together in some coherent order.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The administration still has time to settle on a coherent strategy, but the window of opportunity is closing.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Try this trend out for yourself by snagging a pair of these Pumas with an extra-cushioned heel and durable outsole.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 has been designed to help enterprise IT departments handle the challenges of hybrid environments and the imperative to integrate AI workloads with a durable operating system.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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To be fair to les frères Dardennes, there is a reliable level of unshowy competence as well as an integrity to their insistence on embedding with unglamorous, recognizable people.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The problem with inland water Environmental scientists have a reliable way of monitoring the water quality at popular coastal beaches, often by taking samples on a daily or weekly basis.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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