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
Research also shows that greening strategies can improve community health, cohesion and equity.
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Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
In today’s issue: House GOP ISO budget cohesion How Trump can broker peace in Ukraine
Which Democrats star in 2028 chatter?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Isabelle recommends selecting two to three hero colors and incorporating them throughout the tablescape (bonus points if there’s cohesion with the food and bevs!).
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
But there is no real cohesion to the defense spending hikes in Europe, officials and industry sources say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
In today’s issue: House GOP ISO budget cohesion How Trump can broker peace in Ukraine
Which Democrats star in 2028 chatter?
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Isabelle recommends selecting two to three hero colors and incorporating them throughout the tablescape (bonus points if there’s cohesion with the food and bevs!).
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
But there is no real cohesion to the defense spending hikes in Europe, officials and industry sources say.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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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
Noun
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Putin sent a second-tier team of negotiators to the peace talks, spurning Zelenskyy's challenge to meet in person.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The latest assault comes after a Russian drone attack on a bus in Ukraine’s northeastern region of Sumy killed at least nine people and injured seven Saturday, just hours after the two countries met for the first direct peace talks since the early weeks of Russia’s 2022 invasion.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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