coherence

noun

kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s How to pronounce coherence (audio)
Definition of coherencenext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence

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Recent Examples of coherence That sense of direction and coherence — not the standards document itself — is what the results capture. — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 That is not, in itself, a difficulty; family stewardship has its own coherence and its own dignity. — Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Such a structure would achieve greater diplomatic coherence and help marshal resources, expertise, and political support as required. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Somehow, the mess of my notes resists all forms of optimization, or even coherence. — Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
  1. symmetry
  2. orchestration
  3. proportion
  4. correlation
  5. harmony
  6. unity
Noun
  • There’s a dark and delirious symmetry to the way Jordan and Gareth mirror each other’s self-hatred and desperate longing.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Out front, two mature sycamore trees frame the house in almost perfect symmetry, reinforcing the sense that 901 Sonoma Way is both composed and inviting.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Engineering teams regularly evaluate emerging AI models, orchestration frameworks, cloud platforms, and enterprise technologies.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Its value can include power capacity, vehicle-flow design, charging orchestration, local permits, maintenance processes and operating history.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • This metric measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Directly transferring the original walking policy failed because the second robot had different body proportions, joint configurations, and motor characteristics.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Across this period, there has been a strong correlation between higher average possession and points per game.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriately so, given the placid recent range and the clockwork mechanics of sector rotation and low-correlation restraining index-level volatility.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That’s maybe the most important thing, as far as the quality of your day-to-day lived experience—the harmony of your relationships.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The ruling military council, known as the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, called for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Organizers are pitching it as an opportunity to build party unity, hone their message and reach voters who may not have tuned in.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unity

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