as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
the bandage is made from a mildly adherent fiber
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as in disciple
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
the Flat Earth Society surely doesn't have many adherents
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Recent Examples of adherent
Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
If the patient stops taking their medication, the specialty pharmacist is not connected to the prescribing physician and has no way of knowing if the physician stopped prescribing the drug or if the patient is non-adherent.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With dry scalp, the flakes are likely to be whiter and smaller, and, says Dr. Gohara, since it’s not caused by an overabundance of oil, the flakes are not adherent.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
If the patient stops taking their medication, the specialty pharmacist is not connected to the prescribing physician and has no way of knowing if the physician stopped prescribing the drug or if the patient is non-adherent.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Noun
Columbus was an adherent of the twelfth-century Italian monk Joachim of Fiore, whose chronological template of God’s plan for humankind progressed in three stages of spiritual development.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherent
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Last year, during Design Week, Davide Groppi unveiled Endless, an adhesive, conductive strip that can be applied to any kind of surface.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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Use scissors to size the opening of the adhesive seal.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Superstar finds Judas grappling and unimpressed with Jesus’ leadership involving his disciples, with a modern twist coming in the form of slang, culture, and more.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Opting for too many chemicals can leave surfaces sticky in the best of scenarios and create dangerous fumes in the worst of scenarios.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
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Finish half the wings with Buffalo sauce and the rest with a sticky ginger-soy glaze.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Price’s YouTube channel has since amassed nearly 1.4 million followers, with an additional 1.1 million followers on Instagram.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indian media reported that there was a bomb threat against the aircraft, and Flight Emergency, a flight-tracking account on X with more than 195,000 followers, also wrote that the diversion was due to a bomb threat.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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Constructed above the tomb of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles, the altar is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The monastery was founded here in 874, at the site of one of the country’s first Christian churches, built in 305, following a dream a hermit-monk who’d lived for ten years on the island had about the 12 apostles.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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Transit supporters call him the last chance to ensure the system gets extensive repairs, before a cascade of deferred problems ripples across the subway, buses and commuter railroads.—
Stefanos Chen,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The arrest was triggered by tips to Austrian intelligence that a supporter of IS had posted stories and videos with Islamic extremist content on several TikTok profiles.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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There were even some splits between missionaries and their sponsor churches stateside, where many congregants were attracted to Mr. Trump’s vow to give Christians power in his administration.—
Elizabeth Dias,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Gad originated the role of Elder Cunningham alongside Andrew Rannells' Elder Price in a satiric look at two young missionaries' misguided attempts to spread the gospel in a small Ugandan village.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Adherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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