coherence
noun
co·her·ence
kō-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
-ˈher-
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1
: the quality or state of cohering: such as
a
: systematic or logical connection or consistency
The essay as a whole lacks coherence.
b
: integration of diverse elements, relationships, or values
"The various parts of this house—discrete in color, in shape, in placement—join together with remarkable coherence."—
Paul Goldberger
Paul Goldberger2
: the property of being coherent
a plan that lacks coherence
Synonyms
Examples of coherence in a Sentence
the house has been expanded and remodeled so many times that now it's a jumbled mess that lacks coherence
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Trump supporters certainly agreed that the difference in energy and coherence between the candidates was striking.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Finally, Melissa Skala uses a noninvasive technique called optical coherence tomography.
—Kristin Myers, The Conversation, 4 June 2024
In response to the reading and writing crisis, city leadership boldly invested in the new NYC Reads program — a commendable first step towards instructional coherence and supplying schools with high-quality curricula and professional learning.
—Tia Morris, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Policymakers should be wary of assuming flawless internal policy logic or coherence when analyzing China’s nuclear strategy.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2024
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 28 June 2024
Finally, Melissa Skala uses a noninvasive technique called optical coherence tomography.
—Kristin Myers, The Conversation, 4 June 2024
In response to the reading and writing crisis, city leadership boldly invested in the new NYC Reads program — a commendable first step towards instructional coherence and supplying schools with high-quality curricula and professional learning.
—Tia Morris, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2024
Policymakers should be wary of assuming flawless internal policy logic or coherence when analyzing China’s nuclear strategy.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for coherence
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“Coherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coherence. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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