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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
a coherent blueprint to hooking up a home theater system with a minimum of fuss
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as in understandable
capable of being understood
the victim of the attack was too distraught to make a coherent statement
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as in consistent
not having or showing any apparent conflict
a business venture that is coherent with the company's long-range goals
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Recent Examples of coherent
Alvin Toffler, author of Future Shock, was known for his ability to weave together insights from various fields to present a coherent view of the future.
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Cold Case presents that latter story in its most coherent form yet.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Riyadh’s efforts to coordinate a coherent GCC position on Palestinian statehood can also help calm regional tensions by pressuring the United States, Europe, and powers such as China and Russia to back their approach to end the conflict in the Middle East.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
The episodes often feel like collections of scenes rather than a coherent installment of a larger story.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Cold Case presents that latter story in its most coherent form yet.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Riyadh’s efforts to coordinate a coherent GCC position on Palestinian statehood can also help calm regional tensions by pressuring the United States, Europe, and powers such as China and Russia to back their approach to end the conflict in the Middle East.
—Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024
The episodes often feel like collections of scenes rather than a coherent installment of a larger story.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
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Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Boston and New York rarely engage in trades, but the deal is a logical one for both sides.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Since it was shot down, Spirit has filed for bankruptcy protection and JetBlue has launched its own turnaround plan aimed at making the airline more consistent and profitable.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Castillo is a three-time All-Star and has been remarkably consistent since 2019.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Such incentives are accessible through both NASCAR.com and GOVX.com.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the technical jargon, serverless computing is quite accessible to SMBs if approached correctly.Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many industries, particularly retail and service-heavy sectors, rely on older systems that are not immediately compatible with modern biometric solutions.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The gloves also have thumb and index finger pads that are compatible with smartphones.Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, offering a reasonable grace period can allow employees time to adapt to the new policy.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Meaningful Transparency Transparency must go beyond surface-level initiatives to create trust-building and comprehensible healthcare experiences.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The culture shock is comprehensible given Porsche’s priority on function over form.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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But the overall point is valid, looks like suboptimal surgery.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prosecution, in turn, said passengers’ fear of Neely was valid but that Penny did not need to use deadly physical force to address it – or subdue the unarmed Neely once everyone was off the train.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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