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 That substance shows up in the little things that elevate a big house into a memorable one — intricate millwork, triple crown molding and custom touches that give the home a cohesive, old-world richness rather than a patchwork of trends. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 For the past month, the women of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation have used the red carpet and other press events to interpret the mood and mythology of the film in different, yet cohesive, ways. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Several players have described the clubhouse as a solid group of hard-working guys who just weren’t able to play clean, cohesive baseball. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 Basically, Jenner unwittingly proved my theory that baggy denim is the key to making even the most basic pieces look like a fashionable, cohesive outfit. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohesive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesive

Adjective

But his successor will have a real chance to break with the status quo and craft a more coherent and more effective Middle East strategy.

— MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Crowd scenes require dozens of background figures to remain coherent.

— Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of coherent

Adjective

Washington and Tehran agreed in June to a 60-day ceasefire, allowing time to negotiate a more durable peace deal while active fighting subsided and the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The fluffy cushions feel like sitting on a cloud, and reviewers have mentioned how easy this durable chair is to set up.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of durable

Adjective

His contact balance, patience, one-cut burst and reliable hands are quite appealing.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
As an alternative to Starlink, the Ukrainians have rushed to develop reliable drones equipped with AI, which offer a way to get around Russia’s counter-drone defenses.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

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