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
What’s beyond dispute is that it has been meticulously designed to harness sound frequencies and equipped with an orchestra of instruments, from singing bowls to a crystal harp, that have been custom-made for tonal coherence.
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Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Curriculum providers and technology companies are beginning to recognize that coherence matters.
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Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Its lack of coherence, however, will not prevent it from causing staggering damage to the US scientific system.
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ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
There’s a case that effectiveness comes from coherence rather than scale.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for coherence
Susan D'arcy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Curriculum providers and technology companies are beginning to recognize that coherence matters.
—
Wyles Daniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Its lack of coherence, however, will not prevent it from causing staggering damage to the US scientific system.
—
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
There’s a case that effectiveness comes from coherence rather than scale.
—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for coherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherence
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When places are being set for dinner, or in a stone garden in a Buddhist monastery, there is no governing principle of central symmetry or proportional order.
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Crittall-style windows and doors the light and provide a pleasing symmetry.
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Bringing that orchestration muscle to Atlas is a meaningful head start.
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Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions.
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Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.
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Studies have shown a correlation between the amount of creatine in the brain and cognitive function.
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Venus, our planet of harmony, ventures into the fields of Virgo from July 9 until August 6, and this is a time to be nurturing caregivers in our relationships.
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Repeating colors, textures, or plant varieties throughout the landscape helps create harmony.
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The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
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The cutbacks and mixed messaging has undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released on Thursday.
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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