as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts
the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence
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Recent Examples of coherence
The only downside when its second and current owner bought it was the lack of harmony and coherence in this partitioned space.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
But for all of its hype and a solid performance from its leads, Cuckoo suffers from a lack of thematic coherence.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
Even if Trump’s notable lack of coherence and energy are not indications of mental and physical decline, the fact remains that Vance is, based on Trump’s age alone, among the vice-presidential candidates most likely to be called upon to fulfill that role in the history of the republic.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Hindsight bias is fueled by our brain’s desire for coherence and order.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024
But for all of its hype and a solid performance from its leads, Cuckoo suffers from a lack of thematic coherence.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
Even if Trump’s notable lack of coherence and energy are not indications of mental and physical decline, the fact remains that Vance is, based on Trump’s age alone, among the vice-presidential candidates most likely to be called upon to fulfill that role in the history of the republic.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Hindsight bias is fueled by our brain’s desire for coherence and order.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
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Sticking with symmetry, former one-time host Billie Ellish will be the musical guest on SNL for the fourth time too.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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Not only is symmetry taken into account by the arrangement of the beds, but the dark stain of the wood highlights the light stone fountain beautifully.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
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His use of pop, jazz, and orchestration in scores influenced future generations of film composers.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The orchestra, discreetly visible on the set’s upper level, brings out the vibrancy of Tom Kitt’s arrangements and orchestrations.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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In fact, the house as a whole looks odd: Nothing feels particularly lived in, the proportions are off, the window far too small.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If the parties get their ways, those proportions could change after Tuesday.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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While the seeds do contain shapes that resemble these three utensils, there’s no scientific basis for their correlation to weather conditions.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The researchers looked for — and found — correlations between many seals and proto cuneiform signs.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Katie’s voice was strong and clear enough to cut through even the harmonies.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The soaring harmonies on the chorus, the nasty edge to the bass line, the way the horns add sizzle to an already piping-hot track; these are all the indelible hallmarks of Jones’ work.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew, closed her bid with appeals to unity and a focus on policies intended to strengthen the economy and the middle class.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Harris' camp has echoed her closing message of unity while still going on offense to capitalize on Trump's recent controversies and gaffes.Axios, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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