COHESIVE Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

cohesive

adjective

Definition of cohesive

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 Still, the mere threat of a separatist agenda undoubtedly challenges Carney’s efforts to maintain a cohesive approach at a time when Canada needs to put its strongest foot forward. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The latter originally served as the former owner’s home, but today has been gut renovated and has a standout but still cohesive design from the rest of the accommodations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Considering the exterior as a whole can help create a more cohesive result than approaching every project separately. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Keep these principles in mind to create a gravel garden that’s ecologically friendly, cohesive, and full of horticultural eye candy year-round. — Teresa Woodard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohesive

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Adjective

This is putting certain skills, such as the ability to follow a complex argument, weigh competing views, or develop a coherent point of view, at risk.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
The youth protests have also yet to coalesce into a coherent political alternative.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

People with the second phenotype, called durable, might have grown up in a predictable world—for example, a strict religious sect or just a family that experienced little change—and developed only certain coping strategies as a result.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
It’s known for its durable fabric, roomy pockets, sturdy closures and often a contrasting collar.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of durable

Adjective

Democrats have circled Alaska, a typically reliable Republican state, as a winnable seat in their bid to flip the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Both problems threatened the precise control required for reliable quantum experiments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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