COHERENT Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

coherent

adjective

kō-ˈhir-ənt

Definition of coherent

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 Realistically, there is no coherent argument that any rider at this Vuelta can beat him on form alone. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But his successor will have a real chance to break with the status quo and craft a more coherent and more effective Middle East strategy. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Teachers need standards that are clear, precise, coherent and demanding enough to prepare students for the future. — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 In various interviews, the group alleged that McConnell was coherent and engaged in discussions about policy and current events. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coherent

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Adjective

Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
There is no logical world in which Sanders can be a backup to a rookie quarterback next year in Cleveland.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of logical

Adjective

Chains rely on their ability to offer a consistent supply on a huge scale, said Stephen Zagor, a restaurant consultant and adjunct associate professor at Columbia Business School.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet cargo freight has been hard to electrify because long-haul trucks need hundreds of miles of range while carrying heavy loads, and charging infrastructure has not been consistent.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistent

Adjective

The flash flood took place at Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on the bottom of the inner canyon in the park, a remote section only accessible by hiking, mule or rafting the Colorado River.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Simmons said the goal for every election should be to make voting convenient and accessible.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessible

Adjective

The approach also keeps JR3 compatible with launchers already used by Army units.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Due to antibodies from previous transfusions and a transplant, finding a compatible second kidney was nearly impossible.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of compatible

Adjective

Taxpayers may qualify for relief due to a good compliance history, reasonable cause, or a statutory exception.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
He’s also pushed to make sure The Gilded Age returned with new seasons as soon as was reasonable (those fancy parties and elaborate sets take time) and is looking to return Game of Thrones spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on an annual basis.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of reasonable

Adjective

Without more straightforward approaches from vendors, such as easily comprehensible privacy policies and avoiding inappropriate ads, monitors are dangerously encroaching into smart-TV-like territory.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
In fact, the film’s story would still be comprehensible if its few subtitles were removed (one of Murnau’s earlier silents — 1924’s The Last Laugh — has no titles whatsoever).

— Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Definition of comprehensible

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