Grooming in primates increases group cohesion.
Source: tatoeba (326114)
Cohesion
/kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/
Synonyms for "cohesion" (97 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (20)
Noun(13 words)
coherenceargument cohesionattractionbinding effectbonderisebondingbrotherhoodcampus solidaritycatalan solidaritatclose knitclub camaraderiecoherence in themecoherence in writing
Verb(1 words)
build team chemistry
Strong matches (29)
Noun(19 words)
coherence of argumentcoherencescoherencycohesive forcecohesivenesscollectivitycommunioncommunitycommunity harmonycommunity solidaritycommunity togethernesscommunity-buildingconnectednesscontinuitycontinuity across chaptersenduring social bondfamily bondinggluegroup bonding
Verb(4 words)
Adjective(3 words)
dutch solidariteitfrench solidaritégood team chemistry
Related words (48)
Noun(31 words)
group momentumgroup solidarityinseparabilityintegrate topicintegration of individual valuesintertwiningjellingknitlogical flowmonopartnessmost unitedonenessparagraph unitypolish solidarnośćromanian solidaritatesense of communalitysense of solidaritysense of togethernesssocial unitysolidarities
Show 11 more words
solidaritysolidarizationteam chemistriesteam chemistryteam spirittextual continuitytogethernesstogethernessesunitingunityworker solidarity
Adjective(7 words)
local communitymutual solidaritynational unitysocial integrationspanish solidaridadstructural integrityswedish solidaritet
Adverb(1 words)
more school community
Determiner(1 words)
most dutch solidariteit
Verb(2 words)
promote togethernesssolidifying
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: coherence, adherence, agglomeration, agglutination, argument cohesion.
- Sentence evidence is available for cohesion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "cohesion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "cohesion"
Keep "cohesion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "cohesion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "cohesion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "cohesion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
20 entriescharacteristicconnectednessconnectiondevelopmentforcegrowinggrowthlanguage propertylinguistic processlinkmaterial attributematurationontogenesisontogenyphysical propertyproperty
Showing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
10 entriesbondingdipole attractiongroup solidarityhydrogen bondinglexical cohesionpronoun referencereferential linksteamworktransitionsvan der Waals forces
Collocations
5 entriesclassroom cohesioncohesive unitstrong cohesionteam cohesiontextual cohesion
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
The obedience of everyone to rules, even absurd ones, promotes a greater cohesion within society.
Source: tatoeba (417679)
He speaks without meaning or cohesion.
Source: tatoeba (9044587)
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has warned of an alarming deterioration of human rights and an erosion of international institutions and laws threatening the social cohesion of nations.
Source: tatoeba (11103855)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "cohesion"?
Closest matches include coherence, adherence, agglomeration, agglutination, argument cohesion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "cohesion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.