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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
Suppose that, following the Axis’s collapse, the region became one of stable, cohesive nation-states that pursued economic development rather than war.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Currently, Israel’s ability to force regional changes militarily outpaces its readiness to articulate and enact a cohesive strategic vision; its operational successes do not, as of yet, have clear strategic ideas to go along with them.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Choose a Theme Select a cohesive theme that allows the recipient to decorate to their heart's delight.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Fabric combines several components into a cohesive platform.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Currently, Israel’s ability to force regional changes militarily outpaces its readiness to articulate and enact a cohesive strategic vision; its operational successes do not, as of yet, have clear strategic ideas to go along with them.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Choose a Theme Select a cohesive theme that allows the recipient to decorate to their heart's delight.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Fabric combines several components into a cohesive platform.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cohesive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
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During his time on the campaign trail, Biden struggled to reconcile this issue and tell a story of his climate accomplishments in a high profile, coherent nature while, as Sunrise noted.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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His religious ramblings and digressions aren’t always coherent or particularly clever, but that’s by design — and the real thrill comes from trying to determine, as Barnes and Paxton work to do, exactly what kind of psychopath Mr. Reed is.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Crafted from stainless steel, the lock is lightweight but durable and easy to set up.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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In a way, this dynamic has made the IRA more durable.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The analog sticks are sturdy and reliable, the d-pad is a little weirdly placed but otherwise great, and everything else about it feels sufficiently premium.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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