adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
əd-
Examples of adherence in a Sentence
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
Recent Examples on the Web
Though a creature of the internet, Mr. Foster is not unlike an old-school newspaper reporter in his adherence to a daily deadline.
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Steven Kurutz Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Hanuman is perhaps best known for being a devoted servant of Lord Rama who, in turn, is known for his adherence to the path of righteousness.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
There was a time for hierarchical, command-and-control organizations–the 19th century, to be exact, when many workers were illiterate, information traveled at a snail’s pace, and strict adherence to rules offered the competitive advantage of reliability.
—Bill Anderson, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
By 1980, Claude Montana was known both as an enfant terrible and for his almost monastic adherence to the principles of apparel design.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Safe manufacturing processes and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are highly regarded.
—Lara Stewart, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Kate Middleton and Prince William's Family Skip Royal Easter Outing amid Her Cancer Treatment
In adherence to medical advice, the royal couple will be seated separately from other attendees during the Easter church service to reduce the risk of infection.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
With this process, the data center operator will likely need to conduct internal and external audits to maintain adherence to sustainable practices throughout the life of the instrument chosen.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If military leaders instead neglect the nonpartisan ethic or, worse still, violate it themselves, such as by publicly praising politicians or their policies, adherence throughout the force could rapidly decline.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
Steven Kurutz Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Hanuman is perhaps best known for being a devoted servant of Lord Rama who, in turn, is known for his adherence to the path of righteousness.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
There was a time for hierarchical, command-and-control organizations–the 19th century, to be exact, when many workers were illiterate, information traveled at a snail’s pace, and strict adherence to rules offered the competitive advantage of reliability.
—Bill Anderson, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
By 1980, Claude Montana was known both as an enfant terrible and for his almost monastic adherence to the principles of apparel design.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Safe manufacturing processes and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are highly regarded.
—Lara Stewart, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Kate Middleton and Prince William's Family Skip Royal Easter Outing amid Her Cancer Treatment
In adherence to medical advice, the royal couple will be seated separately from other attendees during the Easter church service to reduce the risk of infection.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
With this process, the data center operator will likely need to conduct internal and external audits to maintain adherence to sustainable practices throughout the life of the instrument chosen.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
If military leaders instead neglect the nonpartisan ethic or, worse still, violate it themselves, such as by publicly praising politicians or their policies, adherence throughout the force could rapidly decline.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherence. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s
əd-
1
: the action or quality of adhering
2
: steady or faithful attachment
adherence to the truth
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