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cohesive Synonyms

Another word for cohesive

Choosing another word for cohesive depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Forming a united, well-integrated whole; working or fitting together effectively.

Usage Example

"The director transformed a group of individual musicians into a unified orchestra."

Strongest
unified
united
integrated
Strong
close-knit
coherent
connected
harmonious

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by or causing the physical sticking together of particles of the same substance.

Usage Example

"Wet clay is a highly tenacious soil that holds its shape when molded."

Strong
tenacious
adherent
sticky
Weak
viscous

Opposites of cohesive

The opposite of cohesive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incohesive
fragmented
disjointed
divided
friable
fractured
disconnected
crumbly
See all opposites of cohesive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cohesive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cohesive
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