ADHERENCE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

adherence

noun

ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s

Definition of adherence

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 Because editors generally operate under pseudonyms, an argument succeeds not on the strength of someone’s credentials or professional status but on its evidence and adherence to Wikipedia’s policies. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Higher adherence to these diets is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026 Taittinger’s focus on high‑touch hospitality, long‑term relationship building and strict adherence to family heritage shows building global advocacy off a World Cup platform can happen without depleting margins or diluting the maison’s identity. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Supan pointed to findings that people who closely follow the MIND diet reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s by 53%, while moderate adherence cuts risk by 35%. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adherence

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Noun

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

Definition of adhesion

Noun

Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The capability enterprises fear most becomes a compliance obligation.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

Cook pasta, tossing constantly with tongs, until sauce clings to each noodle and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 1 minute.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Nino, meanwhile, clings to his grandfather’s fairy-tale vision of the country as a mythical island, where there are no bullets, no wars, and everyone has electricity at night.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 July 2026

Definition of cling

Noun

Anish Koka is a practicing cardiologist in Philadelphia who writes, week after week, about the conformity of his profession and about what his colleagues believe privately and will not say publicly.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits).

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.

— Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026

Definition of conformance

Noun

Rabbi Josh Joseph of the Orthodox Union said many Jewish religious practices are tied to sunrise and sunset, which determine prayer times and observances.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
The festival occurs alongside Rohan Posh, a cultural observance on the same day.

— Umar Farooq, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026

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