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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
Zoe carried a small white leather purse, keeping the neutral color palette cohesive.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Can the group work as a cohesive unit even down a couple of starters?
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 2026
The firm builds exposure maps that visualize an individual’s digital vulnerabilities — linking addresses, relatives, dormant emails, old domains, platform accounts, leaked identifiers and dark-web traces into a single cohesive picture.
—Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Select three to five pages with a cohesive color palette or complementary aesthetics.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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The dispute was over timing and risk, not over whether these freedoms were coherent or desirable.—
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At a time when death metal bands are experimenting with new age and hardcore bands are embracing pop, Agriculture stand out by making their genre agnosticism feel proudly coherent, like these sounds were always meant to coexist.—
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This chic travel bag has a waterproof faux leather exterior, plus a durable polyester lining that’s easy to clean.—
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It’s made from a lightweight, durable fabric that offers flexibility for the number of pieces stored inside.—
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
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Finding the right toiletry bag for your next trip is as important as buying a reliable carry-on or a hassle-free backpack.—
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“Cohesive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesive. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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