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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
As one of the negative philosophies, pessimism, in its adherence to radical openness, is also marked by its anti-systematic nature.
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
In Albares’s telling, his government’s stand is a matter of principle, consistency, and adherence to the importance of international law.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
This means that adherence to a code of ethics or professional standards is voluntary in the journalism, PR, and advertising fields.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Candidates and party members are now concerned about the adherence to those rules.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 5 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
In Albares’s telling, his government’s stand is a matter of principle, consistency, and adherence to the importance of international law.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
This means that adherence to a code of ethics or professional standards is voluntary in the journalism, PR, and advertising fields.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Candidates and party members are now concerned about the adherence to those rules.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for adherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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The endometriosis was so extensive that my abdomen was drowning in lesions, scar tissue, and adhesions.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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The pieces are cleaned thoroughly to remove any oils that would interfere with adhesion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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What if a cling wrap could fight disease?—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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The bitterness mellows into something deeply savory and clings to pasta like it was made for it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Historians have written about how the widespread fear and conformity of these periods reshaped American society in enduring ways, including the destruction of progressive political movements and both delaying and muting the Civil Rights Movement itself.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Going hand-in-hand with this current backlash against bland conformity is also a desire for comfort and nostalgia, especially given how tumultuous the world seems these days.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The observations were corroborated by security video, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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After that incident, he was placed in an enhanced observation module for 24 hours before being cleared and moved into administrative separation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Costco will not be an option for shoppers on Memorial Day this year, as the company's website says warehouses will be closed on May 25 in observance of the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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