Synonyms of cohesive

cohesive

adjective

1

as in coherent

having the parts agreeably related

His argument was both cohesive and persuasive.

The album is cohesive from beginning to end.

Related Words

• coherent
• symmetrical
• coordinated
• compatible
• matching
• matched
• balanced
• correspondent
• harmonic
• proportioned
• regular
• even
• harmonious
• consonant
• Apollonian
• congruous
• Apollinian
• eurythmic

Dissimilar Words

• unequal
• uneven
• asymmetrical
• disordered
• irregular
• skewed
• incompatible
• unsymmetrical
• conflicting
• uncoordinated
• unbalanced
• incongruous
• disunited
• clashing
• disharmonious
• inharmonious
• disharmonic
• inharmonic

2

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.

Related Words

• durable
• coherent
• reliable
• solid
• strong
• adhesive
• tough
• dependable
• sturdy
• sound
• unbreakable
• stable
• irrefragable
• infrangible
• beefy
• adherent
• stalwart
• firm
• fast
• bombproof

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• incoherent
• weak
• unbalanced
• insecure
• shaky
• wobbly
• infirm
• unstable
• unsubstantial
• unsound
• rickety
• unsteady
• tottering
• tottery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cohesive

The Royals want to find a better way to engineer a cohesive offensive attack. — Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Behind a finished installation are hours of sourcing, processing, designing, transporting and setting up the flowers, not to mention the creative expertise required to turn buckets of individual stems into a cohesive design. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Now, both Republicans and Democrats are scrambling for a cohesive message on immigration — which is delicate as about half of Americans see the administration’s tactics against immigrants as too aggressive. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Bedding should complement the wall color and add texture, depth, or contrast for a cohesive look. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

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