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
Without thoughtful integration, even the most promising technologies can undermine team cohesion and well-being.
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Kelly Monahan, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Some Iranians believe that to make sure today’s social cohesion lasts into the future, senior officials will take steps to moderate.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
But the rapid succession of three important ones raises questions about their ability to ensure cohesion among a set of large and theologically diverse group of parishioners.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
There’s an intentional lack of cohesion in her performance as to what she is supposed to mean to him — or to the film, for that matter.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Kelly Monahan, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Some Iranians believe that to make sure today’s social cohesion lasts into the future, senior officials will take steps to moderate.
—Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
But the rapid succession of three important ones raises questions about their ability to ensure cohesion among a set of large and theologically diverse group of parishioners.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
There’s an intentional lack of cohesion in her performance as to what she is supposed to mean to him — or to the film, for that matter.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohesion
Noun
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This call for unity follows a divisive 2022 GOP primary, which some believe hampered the eventual nominee's chances in the general election.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The East held principles including unity, creativity, cooperative economics, and the belief in community-building, which are part of the Nguzo Saba.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Director Iván Sierra frames it as a meditation on how fear of losing happiness breeds violence – and how true peace lies in confronting inner fears.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Thank you for the willingness to support Ukraine and to continue working together to stop the killings and establish a lasting and just peace.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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