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as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
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as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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Recent Examples of adherence
The adherence architecture is as important as the access architecture.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
On the one hand, Norwegian culture demands adherence to the Law of Jante, or janteloven.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Douglas County remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and adherence to Colorado Open Meeting laws.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Managing your blood pressure requires home monitoring, regular doctor visits, and medication adherence.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
On the one hand, Norwegian culture demands adherence to the Law of Jante, or janteloven.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Douglas County remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and adherence to Colorado Open Meeting laws.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Managing your blood pressure requires home monitoring, regular doctor visits, and medication adherence.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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An integration layer, typically thermoplastic polyurethane, meanwhile, ensures adhesion.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Remedy Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle's glass panel for free.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Iran was found to be out of compliance in the early 2000s due to a secret nuclear weapons program.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Automated governance scans the entire system to identify sensitive information and track its lineage, providing a complete map of the data to ensure secure compliance.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The oversized sweater design with short sleeves creates a flattering silhouette that skims rather than clings.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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In one of the most famous moments in movies, Kate Winslet’s Rose clings for dear life to a door in the frigid Atlantic Ocean as the Titanic sinks in April 1912.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The technical evaluation was conducted to assess general conformance with the town of Killingly Zoning Regulations, according to a memo to Ann-Marie L. Aubrey, director of Planning and Development for Killingly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Authorities said the trooper's observations during the stop led to a DUI investigation.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
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Also, banks with a presence in North Carolina — including Wells Fargo and Bank of America — won’t open to customers in observance of the national holiday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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United States stock markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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