as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
the bandage is made from a mildly adherent fiber
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Relevance
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as in disciple
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents
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Recent Examples of adherent
Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
If the patient stops taking their medication, the specialty pharmacist is not connected to the prescribing physician and has no way of knowing if the physician stopped prescribing the drug or if the patient is non-adherent.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Isn't the point of ritual sacrifice for it to be performed in front of adherents to the religion as a twisted bonding experience and proof of faith in the higher power?
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With dry scalp, the flakes are likely to be whiter and smaller, and, says Dr. Gohara, since it’s not caused by an overabundance of oil, the flakes are not adherent.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
If the patient stops taking their medication, the specialty pharmacist is not connected to the prescribing physician and has no way of knowing if the physician stopped prescribing the drug or if the patient is non-adherent.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Noun
Constantine, adopting the faith as an expansive gesture, was shocked by the vengeful fervor of his new adherents.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Isn't the point of ritual sacrifice for it to be performed in front of adherents to the religion as a twisted bonding experience and proof of faith in the higher power?
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherent
Adjective
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The model consists of an aluminum frame covered in latex, foam, straw, acrylic paint and adhesive, all attached to a metal base.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the façade, a mural by a disciple of Diego Rivera presents visitors with a brief tour of crucial moments in Mexican history.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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With dignity, but like any Christian, because the bishop of Rome is a pastor and a disciple, not a powerful man of this world.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other members of the U.S. central bank are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday, trying to chart a path where the U.S. can avoid both a recession and sticky inflation.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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Relevance is a particularly sticky word, one that lacks nuance.—
Eric Crosby,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Pope Francis, the first head of the Catholic Church from the Americas and a champion of people on the margins, passed away at age 88 on Easter Monday, leaving vacant his seat at the head of the ancient institution with 1.4 billion followers worldwide.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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While religious leaders scramble to silence his growing influence, Jesus shares one last meal with his closest followers.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Roman Catholic Church has seen 266 popes during its nearly 2,000-year history with the first being St. Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And who hung out quite literally with prostitutes (think Mary Magdalene), or drunken fishermen with potty mouths (think the apostle Peter), or perhaps, worst of all, Matthew, the once Roman Tax collector, turned apostle of Christ.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Led by Pereira, Wolves’ players and staff joined hands, formed a line, walked towards their supporters and raised their hands in the air three times to initiate three loud cheers from the stands.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The order is largely dedicated to serving the poor and has served as missionaries throughout history, per its official website.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes first-ever American pontiff No new pope selected on second vote of papal conclave The new pope served for 20 years in Peru, first as a missionary and then as a bishop on behalf of the country’s Catholic Church.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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“Adherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherent. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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