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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
Strange Scaffold’s strict adherence to short timelines and resource investment has meant that their moderate success can be enough.
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Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
Finding Success with Human Values in the Digital Age
Brandon’s philosophy and strict adherence to its principles demonstrate that a company can thrive off of timeless human values in an era of technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Some companies may display certifications or seals from third-party organizations that support their adherence to CGMP standards.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
All Premier League clubs are assessed for their adherence to the competition’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) each year.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
Finding Success with Human Values in the Digital Age
Brandon’s philosophy and strict adherence to its principles demonstrate that a company can thrive off of timeless human values in an era of technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Some companies may display certifications or seals from third-party organizations that support their adherence to CGMP standards.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
All Premier League clubs are assessed for their adherence to the competition’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) each year.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for adherence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherence
Noun
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Remarking on the turbulence of the current news-media environment, Scarborough urged an adhesion to journalistic integrity.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Another surgery in November removed some adhesions to make the hole finally close.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 Aug. 2024
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The state would conduct audits on businesses to ensure compliance with those requirements, something that Albritton was opposed to.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to the ceasefire, Hezbollah must withdraw its forces north of the Litani River, with the Lebanese Army occupying the south to ensure compliance.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some cling to outdated processes and rigid management hierarchies, resisting the constant change AI demands.—
Alex Goryachev,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The warmth really helps the powdered sugar cling to cookies.—
Pam Lolley,
Southern Living,
6 Dec. 2024
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Insisting on a different history—or a challenging monument—did not come easily to a Jewish population that was, for centuries, intent on conformity.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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From protocol conformance to infrastructure resilience and secure key management, these risks scale as the value of staked assets grows.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Direct observation eventually undermined the theory.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Jan. 2025
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As both a documentarian and frequent interviewee himself, Questlove says that he’s learned that using contemporary observations, especially from a subject, aren’t necessarily the best way to pinpoint their impact.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law on Nov. 2, 1983, thus designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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