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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Held at the Mann Center in Philly’s Fairmount Park, the artists, food, and vendors are all curated by the hip-hop group, giving the fest a sense of cohesion that most similar events lack.
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Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
No expletive would cover the lazy passing in the build-up, Mads Hermansen straying into the wilderness, the lack of cohesion or urgency.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In Europe, Beijing sees fresh opportunities to repair its relationships, as Trump’s antagonistic approach weakens transatlantic cohesion and tentative peace discussions in Ukraine raise the prospect of greater regional stability.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The perception alone was sufficient to damage team cohesion and trust.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Dan Reilly, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
No expletive would cover the lazy passing in the build-up, Mads Hermansen straying into the wilderness, the lack of cohesion or urgency.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
In Europe, Beijing sees fresh opportunities to repair its relationships, as Trump’s antagonistic approach weakens transatlantic cohesion and tentative peace discussions in Ukraine raise the prospect of greater regional stability.
—Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The perception alone was sufficient to damage team cohesion and trust.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cohesion
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“Cohesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohesion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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