Other Word Forms
- cohesively adverb
- cohesiveness noun
- noncohesive adjective
- uncohesive adjective
Etymology
Origin of cohesive
First recorded in 1720–30; cohes(ion) + -ive
Example Sentences
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Team USA came into Sunday looking like the more cohesive unit—and then proved as much on the ice.
County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone to step down — but the Altadena activists wanted to keep their message cohesive and focused, in the hope that it would be more impactful.
From Los Angeles Times
Though she’s skilled at painting and photography, she’s most widely known for assemblage, the art of juxtaposing miscellaneous items to form a single cohesive work.
From Los Angeles Times
When everything is bite-sized and cohesive, vegetables stop feeling like a side project and start feeling like the main event.
From Salon
There’s a lot to look at, but the interiors of the home feel cohesive rather than chaotic thanks to the couple’s color choices and how well they work together.
From Los Angeles Times
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