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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
The failure of Democrats to coalesce behind a coherent strategy against Trump's blizzard of controversial policies was on display during his address to a Joint Session of Congress last week.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, will facilitate dialogue aimed at developing coherent policy strategies and actionable recommendations.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As Washington rewrites its relationship with the continent, there are deep and pressing concerns about whether the various leaders across the continent can come up with a coherent strategy to protect NATO's continental countries, without U.S. involvement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Isolationism as a slur In the postwar era, isolationism devolved from a coherent strategic perspective into a term of political derision.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, will facilitate dialogue aimed at developing coherent policy strategies and actionable recommendations.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
As Washington rewrites its relationship with the continent, there are deep and pressing concerns about whether the various leaders across the continent can come up with a coherent strategy to protect NATO's continental countries, without U.S. involvement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Isolationism as a slur In the postwar era, isolationism devolved from a coherent strategic perspective into a term of political derision.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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The layout feels logical, a flow that suits family living, as well as guests who love to roam and explore.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Las Vegas had the worst rushing offense in the league last year, and with Geno Smith now tied down at quarterback, a running back would be a logical pick for new coach Pete Carroll.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their baserunning ability and aggressiveness will play an important role in making that versatility a consistent reality.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Bliss spent nearly two years away from WWE after giving birth, returned to much fanfare and then found herself without a consistent TV role with no logical explanation.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Financial behaviors like spending and saving are not solely based on rational decisions.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The magnetic holder conveniently keeps pins organized and easily accessible during sewing projects, while the pin cushion adds a touch of charm.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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But few are as accessible and scenic as the Sky Lagoon, which is located a quick, 15-minute drive south of Reykjavík’s city center.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company notes that the P21 is compatible with the iPhone 16 series for seamless file transfers and that users can record Apple ProRes videos directly to the SSD.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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The latest cycle of iPhone software, iOS 18, is compatible with all iPhones from the iPhone Xs from 2018 onwards.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs’ argument broadens the scope of EPCA beyond reasonable bounds, District Judge Ronnie Abrams wrote in the court’s opinion.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
29 Mar. 2025
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That would give it around 240 miles of range in the real world, which is reasonable.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For patients to benefit fully from AI, there must be clear and comprehensible explanations of how these systems work and how they are evaluated.—
Rob El Kareh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Given the stakes for reproductive autonomy, Donegan’s reservations are entirely comprehensible.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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If enough valid petition signatures are filed by Aug. 4, the recall election could take place sometime in January or early February 2026.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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In one case, a German citizen with a valid green card was reportedly held at Boston Logan International Airport and placed in a detention facility.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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