cohesively
Americanadverb
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holding or fusing together as a single mass.
Cohesively bonded interfaces are used for applications such as protective coatings and metal-polymer compound systems.
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in a unified or well-integrated way.
To cohesively decorate an entire house, it’s best to stick to a simple color palette throughout.
Mediation can help family members learn how to communicate and work cohesively to make decisions in a way that will benefit the family as a whole.
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Etymology
Origin of cohesively
First recorded in 1795–1805; cohesive ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
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But, critics say, the use of this data is still often too piecemeal and isolated, with no overarching strategy to bring it together cohesively.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
It is hard for governments and companies to respond to such disguised measures effectively and cohesively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
"If you see two people together, you want your overall vibe to match, or at least flow cohesively."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2025
We're all working together cohesively on this project, which I think, as you said, made it a well-made show.
From Salon ● May 16, 2024
The whole importing trade was incessantly and cohesively thriving upon this form of fraud.
From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Gustavus Myers
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