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holding together

ADJECTIVE
logical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cogent coherent compelling consistent convincing intelligent legitimate lucid necessary obvious plausible rational reasonable relevant sensible valid wise
WEAK
analytic analytical clear commonsensical congruent consequent deducible discerning discriminating extensional fair germane holding water inferential judicious juridicious justifiable legit most likely perceptive perspicuous pertinent probable sound subtle telling well-organized
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish implausible improbable invalid irrational obscure optional stupid unclear unintelligent unlikely unrealistic unreasonable unsound unsuitable unwise vague
WEAK
illogical
ADJECTIVE
ratiocinative
Synonyms
WEAK
analytic analytical clear cogent coherent commonsensical compelling congruent consequent consistent convincing deducible discerning discriminating extensional fair germane holding water inferential intelligent judicious juridicious justifiable legit legitimate lucid most likely necessary obvious perceptive perspicuous pertinent plausible rational relevant sensible sound subtle telling valid well-organized wise
ADJECTIVE
sound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable fair legal proper reliable safe solid stable valid
STRONG
faithful fly go kosher proven received recognized sanctioned secure solvent true washing
WEAK
all there authoritative canonical hanging together holding up holding up in wash holding water legit loyal orthodox reputable significant standing up tried-and-true
Antonyms
STRONGEST
irresponsible unacceptable undependable unreliable untrustworthy vulnerable wrong
STRONG
dishonest disloyal false uncertain
WEAK
distrusted illogical incomplete infirm refused rejected unbelievable unfathomable unfit unhealthy unreasonable unsound

Example Sentences

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The pieces are instantly recognizable as hers: hand-laced rivets holding together a bustier in the shape of a broken heart, the way one of her spiked choker handbags seems to defy gravity.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

But she kept working, holding together the same trio of expert D.C. musicians for decades, with the bassist Charles Ables and the drummer Steve Williams.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2024

She’s probably enjoying an extended hurkle-durkle; it's not as if she's holding together a major corporation or even a small town government.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

As the DNA double-helix melts, the bonds holding together the DNA strands break.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

They were covered in a fine layer of webbing, like mesh holding together a shattered mirror.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan