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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
Consistent eye examinations and adherence to your treatment plan help preserve vision long-term.
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2026
For many, shifting the focus from control or perfect budget adherence to flexibility, with systems often described as better able to absorb shocks, is often more important than precision alone.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
His stalwart adherence to his vision despite its lack of commercial viability earned him the admiration of his peers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Feb. 2026
But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2026
For many, shifting the focus from control or perfect budget adherence to flexibility, with systems often described as better able to absorb shocks, is often more important than precision alone.
—Karen “kh” Koehler
february 23, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
His stalwart adherence to his vision despite its lack of commercial viability earned him the admiration of his peers.
—News Desk, Artforum, 17 Feb. 2026
But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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That is a process called adhesion.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The design also improves interlayer adhesion.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Stearns ruled, the government’s compliance with the order to facilitate her return resolved the remaining dispute.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ministry in a statement said that through this inspection, the Minister of Communication and Information Technology issued a stern warning regarding Meta’s low level of compliance with national regulations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The latex catsuit clings to every crevice of Fedorova’s body.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sleek, smooth exterior clings close to my body, closer than any clothing or any body ever has.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even the Catholic Church has had it up to their scapulars with beauty conformity.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Happiness means pursuing intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals One of the biggest lies that Old Happy tells us, Harrison explains, is that the pursuit of extrinsic goals and external approval — popularity, conformity, financial success, aesthetic beauty — is the key to happiness.—
Nina Zipkin,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 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 inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The stellar body that spawned the remnant lingers on as a fast-spinning neutron star, or pulsar, which was detected in observations made by NASA's Chandra Space Telescope back in 2015.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Mercury, Mars and Saturn are too close to the sun for easy observation.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Markets in South Korea were closed Monday in observance of a holiday.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Different mythological tales point to the reason behind this observance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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