ADHERENCE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

adherence

noun

ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s

Definition of adherence

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 Bar associations need to have more of a bite in going after law licenses to curb wayward lawyers like Bondi, Blanche or Brito, who lawyer solely for political reason without adherence to the rule of law. — Miles J. Zaremski, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 To demonstrate ongoing compliance, Newcastle must submit six-monthly progress reports to UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB), outlining their transfer balance and adherence to the settlement. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The data shared in our letter showed serious concerns and a significant lack of adherence to policy in those foundational aspects of case practice. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 This experience reinforced my belief that judges play a critical role in ensuring justice is achieved through careful adherence to constitutional protections rather than emotion or public opinion. — Schnelle Tonge, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adherence

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Noun

That material would act as a physical barrier between separate coating applications, preventing adhesion failures when the coatings overlap.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Even when symptoms are absent, endometriosis can still cause damage, including scar tissue formation, pelvic adhesions and fertility problems.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of adhesion

Noun

Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
For marketing leaders, the efficiency case and the disclosure decision now attach to the same asset, which makes this a creative budgeting question as much as a compliance one.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

Nino, meanwhile, clings to his grandfather’s fairy-tale vision of the country as a mythical island, where there are no bullets, no wars, and everyone has electricity at night.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
The relaxed swing fit skims rather than clings, and the midi length works across dress codes.

— Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of cling

Noun

The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
The film is a reminder that conformity is never compulsory, and that putting yourself out there is the only way to find out who’s ready to catch you.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

The day before the grand opening, Hua, the family patriarch, could be seen constantly walking through the store, offering observations and suggestions about what was needed for a successful launch.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of observation

Noun

Arizona and Hawaii are the only states that observe observance of year-round Standard Time.

— Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Arbaeen, Shiʿi Muslim observance that marks the end of the 40-day mourning period for the death of al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, which is commemorated annually on Ashura.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026

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