as in unity
a condition in which people or things are closely united
There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army. social cohesion
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Recent Examples of cohesion
To create cohesion throughout the rest of the room, pair it with pieces that support the story your sports equipment is telling.
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Up front, though center forward Marcus Ingvartsen has scored five MLS goals, showing he’s recovered from several injury setbacks, the cohesion and skill level isn’t up to last year’s standards.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
If the Magic continue to defend, respond and play with this level of cohesion, this won’t look like a typical 1-versus-8 matchup for long.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The front office duo has found a rhythm during their two years together, and that cohesion has helped them fine-tune their plans for this offseason following an NFC South division-winning campaign.
—Mike Kaye
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Up front, though center forward Marcus Ingvartsen has scored five MLS goals, showing he’s recovered from several injury setbacks, the cohesion and skill level isn’t up to last year’s standards.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
If the Magic continue to defend, respond and play with this level of cohesion, this won’t look like a typical 1-versus-8 matchup for long.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
The front office duo has found a rhythm during their two years together, and that cohesion has helped them fine-tune their plans for this offseason following an NFC South division-winning campaign.
—Mike Kaye
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The move was presented as a collective declaration of political support and unity rather than a formal parliamentary vote, local media outlets reported.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s not a path to any sort of peace or security for Israel or the rest of the Middle East.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Steady, honest decisions protect your peace more than overextending.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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