Synonyms of adherence

adherence

noun

ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adhesion
• cling
• bonding
• adhesiveness
• cohesion
• attachment
• gluing
• agglutination
• cohesiveness
• tenacity
• clumping
• cementing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loosening
• detachment
• unfixing
• unsticking

2

as in compliance

the following of a custom, rule, or law

adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliance
• conformity
• conformance
• observation
• observance
• obedience
• keeping
• respect
• abidance
• deference
• regard
• upholding
• acquiescence
• attendance
• accession
• submission
• surrender
• attention
• honor
• heed
• notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• breach
• infringement
• disregard
• contravention
• ignoring
• transgression
• infraction
• trespass
• neglect
• nonobservance
• forgetting
• delinquency
• offense
• challenge
• sin
• defiance
• dereliction
• rebellion
• brush-off
• wrong
• overlooking
• flouting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adherence

Years later, as the military chief of staff, however, Eisenkot built a reputation as an advocate for operational precision and restraint, and for adherence to the IDF’s code of ethics and judicial system. — Lior Soroka, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

In many instances Rama approaches difficult situations with restraint and adherence to dharma (righteous conduct), whereas Lakshmana is expressive, impulsive, quick to anger, and distrustful. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

The ongoing rat race between AI companies jockeying for trillion-dollar initial public offering (IPO) valuations continues to come at the cost of scientific clarity and adherence to academic norms. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Looking toward the future, Lasko urged industry leaders to adapt their operational workflows immediately to maintain consumer trust and ensure strict regulatory adherence. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026