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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
But until a coherent political movement emerges, moral leadership on human dignity in the face of AI may flow from the church, and Pope Leo’s outspoken leadership.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
And there was also a lot of coherent messaging between the parade of talent who seemed reluctant to follow the teleprompter and the music cues which hit at odd intervals.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Any possible legislation is seemingly ages away, as if Congress ever does a coherent job of policing big tech in the first place.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 12 May 2025
The instruction manual was more coherent than for most frames, and assembly proved more intuitive than trying to configure the puzzle-like joinery of the Thuma Bed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
And there was also a lot of coherent messaging between the parade of talent who seemed reluctant to follow the teleprompter and the music cues which hit at odd intervals.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Any possible legislation is seemingly ages away, as if Congress ever does a coherent job of policing big tech in the first place.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Therefore, the logical starting point might be to first to prop this thing at least back up to respectability.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2024 11th-rounder’s fastball sits at 97 mph, though he’s struggled to throw consistent strikes.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Trans athletes and advocates, in turn, point to a lack of consistent, conclusive research to support this claim and the wide-reaching bans it’s led to.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And, of course, doing all these things in the presence of clients just shows a complete lack of rational thought.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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This is a state where each person settles on a strategy that feels rational given everyone else’s, even if the group as a whole is stuck in mediocrity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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As drowning risks have come into focus, advocates are trying to make swimming lessons more accessible.—
Jennifer Peltz,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The watch is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, syncing via Bluetooth to provide real-time updates.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This bike is also compatible with third-party apps like Zwift and Kinomap.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Under coach Manolo González, Espanyol has just placed a reasonable 14th in La Liga.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Like when Jesse makes the perfectly reasonable decision not to mount a doomed attempt to save a cultist when they're outnumbered by WLF members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Nearby conversations are clear enough as to be comprehensible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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An example would be upstream CX changes that help eliminate downstream, cost-inflating customer inquiries (e.g., better product assembly instructions, clearer and more comprehensible invoices, more seamless product return procedures, and even just better expectation-setting at point-of-sale).—
Jon Picoult,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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According to the airline, this sale is valid on flights departing between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025.—
Andrew Kunesh,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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Dependent IDs are valid for discount admission only, not free admission offer.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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