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 role of Archbishop of Canterbury has been a notoriously difficult one in terms of holding together people with a broad range of theological viewpoints both at home and abroad.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

She became the party’s spine and its sinew, holding together the Democrat’s many warring factions and standing firm at times the more timorous were prepared to back down.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

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

The hapless rowboat circles the pole in the growing whirlpool and the pitch holding together its copper planks abandons it, spilling into the water like an oil slick.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

holding together

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