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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
To correctly answer that type of question, the AI agent must seek out multiple disparate sources and assemble them into a coherent answer.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
Both were alive and coherent but had cold-weather injuries.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The square camera bump is also wrapped in faux leather, which gives the handset a coherent appearance from top to bottom.
—PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Hamilton pressed the secretary of state to explain the Clinton administration’s foreign policy, challenging it to set aside slogans from the campaign and articulate a coherent foreign policy for the United States.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
Both were alive and coherent but had cold-weather injuries.
—Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The square camera bump is also wrapped in faux leather, which gives the handset a coherent appearance from top to bottom.
—PCMAG, 30 Jan. 2025
Hamilton pressed the secretary of state to explain the Clinton administration’s foreign policy, challenging it to set aside slogans from the campaign and articulate a coherent foreign policy for the United States.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coherent
Adjective
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Amorim is not likely to be afforded those in abundance at a club of United’s stature, even if trusting the process is the only logical way to succeed.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Treasury Department would be the next most logical agency to administer student debt, Mayotte said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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The lack of consistent point guard play also proved problematic against Iowa State’s defense as TCU had just four assists and nine turnovers in the opening half.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Feb. 2025
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But the song’s impact was so immediate and undeniable, based on its more than one billion streams and consistent chart placement, that even the Grammys, music outlets and celebrities who have previously been friendly with Drake celebrated it.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Now, our risk-taking has to be rational, but everything is a risk.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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His characters are driven by their needs; they’re not driven by rational thinking.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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That was the next step; Obsidian wanted to follow in the footsteps of Bethesda, who’d reinvented the Fallout franchise by turning it from a more rigid, hardcore experience into something more accessible with an immersive first-person POV.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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In comparison to the Super Bowl, where such ads cost around $8 million, the Daytona 500 offers a more accessible yet high-profile advertising opportunity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Owning a movie theater was a lifelong dream for Floyd, who notes that a commitment to supporting independent film is not always compatible with the need to turn a profit.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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This flash drive is compatible with most modern smart devices, so backing up your files from your phone or transferring a project between your computer and tablet is a breeze.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2025
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Time based: Set a reasonable time frame to reduce alcohol consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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After a reasonable time, drain the water — not into a city sewer or drainage area — and dispose of the soaked fireworks debris in a plastic garbage bag.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The decision was comprehensible — Caen were on another dismal run in Ligue 2 — but its execution rankled some.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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This distinction is abundantly and immediately clear onstage, never explained but automatically comprehensible to audiences as soon as the dialogue begins, and a testament to the strength of the writing and conception of the piece.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are stories behind every regular-season game that might not be valid come March Madness.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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So, for people like me, whose nerves don't get calmed by facts and numbers, just know, your feelings are valid.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Coherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coherent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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