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 impulse stems from correcting what feels like a false narrative, this is because breakups disrupt not just connection, but also your sense of coherence.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The remarkable thing for me is the level of coherence and alignment among the views of the first three interviewees, despite their different backgrounds and focus areas: roboticist Rodney Brooks; neuroscientist David Eagleman; and AI innovator Yann LeCun.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Assume so or give up your coherence as a technologist.
—Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The lack of coherence in premise matches a lack of coherence aesthetically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The remarkable thing for me is the level of coherence and alignment among the views of the first three interviewees, despite their different backgrounds and focus areas: roboticist Rodney Brooks; neuroscientist David Eagleman; and AI innovator Yann LeCun.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Assume so or give up your coherence as a technologist.
—Jaron Lanier, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025
The lack of coherence in premise matches a lack of coherence aesthetically.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
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While there’s plenty of overlap in areas such as symmetry, roof details, and classical influence, Federal architecture features more delicate and intricate details than Georgian architecture, which has a heavier, more Baroque influence.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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His puzzles have interesting geometry; today’s has diagonal symmetry, which allows for an unusual arrangement of long and short entries.—
Caitlin Lovinger,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The Role Of Governance Agent orchestration is just the start.—
Don Schuerman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Wisner was responsible for the military dictatorships and genocide in Guatemala that predictably emerged after his orchestration of the CIA’s overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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As the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above grows, the strain on healthcare and homecare services... is becoming more apparent.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The proportion of irrigated land was also found to be a strong predictor of metal levels exceeding safe thresholds.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) history.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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A number of other studies have shown a correlation between receiving the shingles vaccine and lower rates of dementia.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
28 May 2025
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On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The tender glances and undeniable connection between Alejandro and Camila, along with their beautiful vocal harmonies, deeply moved the fans, who applauded nonstop.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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The Bandung spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation has played a pivotal role in the unity and cooperation of the Global South countries, Mr. Li said.—
Nikiek Karmini,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 May 2025
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In its place was a spirit of unity and kindness, a solidarity born out of unspeakable tragedy.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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