Synonyms of adhesion

adhesion

noun

ad-ˈhē-zhən 

1

as in adherence

a physical sticking to as if by glue

discourages the use of photo albums that keep the pictures in place by adhesion to the pages

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detachment
• loosening
• unfixing
• unsticking

2

as in allegiance

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty

she has always shown steadfast adhesion to psychiatry's code of ethics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• allegiance
• loyalty
• commitment
• dedication
• devotion
• fidelity
• attachment
• faithfulness
• steadfastness
• fealty
• constancy
• fastness
• faith
• piety
• devotedness
• troth
• affection
• resolution
• determination
• firmness
• reliability
• dependability
• fondness
• trustworthiness
• trustability
• trustiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treachery
• disloyalty
• falsity
• infidelity
• perfidy
• inconstancy
• faithlessness
• unfaithfulness
• falseness
• separation
• alienation
• disaffection
• perfidiousness
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adhesion

Where there might be a nugget of truth (water-holding, adhesion, seed spacing), there are simpler, proven, and less messy alternatives. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

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