ABIDANCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

abidance

noun

ə-ˈbī-dᵊn(t)s

Definition of abidance

as in adherence

the following of a custom, rule, or law the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels

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as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad

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Recent Examples of abidance Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission. — Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021 For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020 Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance. — The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020

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Noun

Overall, the Bush administration’s misguided foray reinforced in the minds of many in the Middle East a distrust of America’s allegiances, commitments, and adherence to the protocols of the Geneva Conventions, a distrust that persists to this day.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Catering to the Volume, Not the Power User From a purely capitalistic standpoint, power users who demand high literacy, strict prompt adherence, and investigative rigor represent a tiny fraction of Google's user base.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

Contract terms, vendor requirements, safety programs and business continuity planning can reduce either the likelihood or financial severity of certain losses before financing enters the equation.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Her debut as women’s creative director coincided with the Armani Privé couture show in January, in the sign of continuity, while evolving the late designer’s style with her own feminine touch.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

At the same time, each frame builds upon the last to create a gripping, caustically funny narrative about patriarchy, disempowerment and compliance.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The Select Committee’s report also introduced key changes to ease the compliance burden for businesses, such as allowing New Zealand entities to submit existing Australian statements to satisfy local law and prevent double reporting.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

Ives, who introduced menswear last season, plans to pay homage to the institution through his continuation in the category, this time in the form of two men’s suits, semi-ironically made in collaboration with Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
What wasn’t new was the continuation of the kind of barbarity that dominated conflicts of recent memory, from Cambodia to Rwanda.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

That sense of propriety was partly imposed upon him by his father, who, in covering up John’s misdeed, placed an albatross around his son’s neck, demanding his conformity to a narrow sort of principle.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Anyone could guess going into this album that Erykah’s sticking points are groupthink, conformity, and phone obsession.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

According to the trade counsel, the recent tit-for-tat trade actions undertaken by both Washington and Ottowa have served to illuminate the persistence of a trend that stands to continue over the coming months.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Maines’ technical skill along with his persistence and curiosity helped produce journalism with far-reaching consequences.

— Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistence

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