Definitions

cohesiveness

[koh-hee-siv-nis] / koʊˈhi sɪv nɪs /

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unity n.
tendency to stick together n.

NOUN

unity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bond bondedness close-knitness cohesion community concord connectedness fellowship interconnectedness mutuality oneness solidarity togetherness unity

STRONG

affinity bonding coalescence coherence collectivity consensus consistency harmony rapport

WEAK

amity camaraderie compatibility continuity integrity

Antonyms

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conflict disconnectedness discord disharmony dissension disunity division factionalism fragmentation individualism isolation

STRONG

discontinuity disjointedness incoherence separateness

WEAK

brokenness incompatibility inconsistency

NOUN

tendency to stick together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agglutinativity clumpiness coalescence

STRONG

glueyness stickiness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

crumbliness friability

STRONG

granularity looseness

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cohesiveness

Both sisters step super close to paintings, then back up—a dance of sorts he taught them in order to appreciate the granular details of a work as well as its cohesiveness overall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"It was a very wise move and it will improve the cohesiveness of the festival by not having her there," he told the Adelaide Advertiser after her removal.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

Given all the signposts the story’s obligated to hit, the plot’s cohesiveness is a minor miracle.

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2025

Another aspect to the cohesiveness was cause and effect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2024

Under Mr. Dantzler, the Big Store became a source of town cohesiveness and a social gathering spot.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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