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 The team is now working to improve coherence, speed up transmon readout, and investigate alternative versions of the hybrid architecture. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 Conference expansion has shattered pretenses to regional coherence. — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 The combat scenes, frequently pitting Latif’s sharpened steel against more popular American weaponry, are staged with whirling verve, wit and, best of all, balletic coherence. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Smoothly edited by Kossakovsky-regular Ainara Vera, Holy Wood Dust gains a stronger semblance of coherence by the generous use of classical music alongside Adrian Berenguer’s bespoke original soundtrack. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 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
  • Time-reversal symmetry means that a physical system should behave the same way whether time runs forward or backward.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The starting point to incorporate his art was the brand’s shield, which reminded Hirst of a butterfly with its single line of symmetry.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Music supervision and arrangements are by Joseph Joubert, orchestrations by two-time Charlie Rosen, and dance arrangements by Michael Thurber.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For instance, references to agent orchestration, or the ability to design agents that work in concert on a task, jumped 1,721% this year.
    — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestration
Noun
  • Given medium, proportions, and form, from a distance Shift is barely distinguishable from the land.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The pigments were matched to sunsets painted by Turner and Monet, the sublime effects of which were caused by pollution from the Industrial Revolution, and so the work was likewise beautiful in direct proportion to the poisoning of our atmosphere.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • And, sure there’s a difference between causal and correlation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While correlation can never be confused with causation, major wealth creation events have historically been accompanied by significant increases in philanthropic activity.
    — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of correlation
Noun
  • Making a hit record wasn't all harmony for Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Teams, corporate sponsors and the city of Los Angeles welcomed in the world, producing large crowds and kumbaya moments — with fans of opposing teams partying side-by-side in (relative) peace and harmony.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • In a rare sign of unity within Kosovo's fractured legislative assembly, lawmakers earlier this week unanimously condemned the war crimes verdicts in a declaration.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lithuania, which directly borders Kaliningrad, rejected Moscow’s warning and accused Russia of trying to undermine NATO unity and Western support for Ukraine.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of unity

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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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