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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
Stacks of matching fabric bundles will look calmer and more cohesive than mismatched plastic bins.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Though threatening, his rush could use more cohesive sequencing and better hand work to fully unlock its potential.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Pair that with a cohesive color palette — greens with one or two accent colors — and the effect is immediate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a more cohesive structure, Cucurella could hold his position and rely on cover behind him.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Though threatening, his rush could use more cohesive sequencing and better hand work to fully unlock its potential.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Pair that with a cohesive color palette — greens with one or two accent colors — and the effect is immediate.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a more cohesive structure, Cucurella could hold his position and rely on cover behind him.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive
Adjective
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Organizing that chaos into a coherent blockbuster format is a key part of the assignment here.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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What is new, and what may have been the draw for those just tuning in, is a sense the race is finally taking a coherent shape, with Xavier Becerra unexpectedly emerging as the candidate to beat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Setting aside the fact that Alonso was a homegrown fan favorite, the club’s all-time leader in home runs, and a player who authored some of the greatest moments in the team’s recent history, the Polar Bear was extremely durable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Name what works, define one agreement, and build from something that feels stable and reliable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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As markets continue to adjust, gold coins are expected to maintain their position as a reliable store of value.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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