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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
Pirate Yakuza proverbial monkey’s paw furls on providing a thrilling pirate life and crime simulator at the expense of a more coherent or emotional story.
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Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
Putting together a coherent picture is a bit like solving a puzzle.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
The opposition lacks anyone with a remotely similar social media and traditional media star power, or a coherent legislative way to slow or stop them.
—Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Both pilots were pulled from the water and were coherent, according to Viets.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
Putting together a coherent picture is a bit like solving a puzzle.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
The opposition lacks anyone with a remotely similar social media and traditional media star power, or a coherent legislative way to slow or stop them.
—Axios, 13 Feb. 2025
Both pilots were pulled from the water and were coherent, according to Viets.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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There is no length societies will not go to, no absurd logical leap people won’t take to recast our simple, human act of survival as something dirty and shameful.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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As Lucas puts together his staff, Moran is a logical choice.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At heart, the brand messaging is consistent: Individuals who work hard and win reward themselves with a Rolex.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
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Great companies are built on a consistent effort to foster trust and transparency.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Located on the historic Santa Barbara plantation, the jagged limestone peak is accessible at four different points with routes up to 164 feet high (50 meters), depending on your athletic ability.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the section of the Ukraine's State Service of Geology and Subsoil website detailing the country's potential reserves is not currently accessible.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All widgets in the Android ecosystem will be compatible with lock screens by default.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Both have the Apple M3 processor in them and are compatible with Apple Intelligence.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With a reasonable $3.5 million cap hit for another two years, this is the kind of reclamation project the Penguins should be investing in.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Former Senate President Wilton Simpson led the charge to oust Public Counsel J.R. Kelly, who argued for reasonable rates on behalf of consumers and blocked FPL from charging for a natural gas fracking project in Oklahoma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Yet Americans have persuaded themselves that their present challenges are less comprehensible and their politics more venal than those of eras past.—
Kori Schake,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Apr. 2019
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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However, some argue that prosecutors regularly drop cases for legal reasons and that the Justice Department may have had valid grounds for doing so.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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