adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s 
əd-
Examples of adherence in a Sentence
you'd think these refrigerator magnets would have better adherence—they fall off every time I open the door
adherence to convention requires that the couple send out formal wedding invitations
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This aligns compliance, technology and operations in a way that ensures both regulatory adherence and practical execution.
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Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
For complex patients, telehealth enables family caregivers to participate remotely, often improving medication adherence and follow-through.
—Rosemary Laird, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
This week’s fallout drove Democrats to demand a strict adherence to policy and years of standing tradition amid the lack of ramifications for top defense officials caught leaking general updates on military strikes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
For complex patients, telehealth enables family caregivers to participate remotely, often improving medication adherence and follow-through.
—Rosemary Laird, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2025
This week’s fallout drove Democrats to demand a strict adherence to policy and years of standing tradition amid the lack of ramifications for top defense officials caught leaking general updates on military strikes.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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adherence
noun
ad·her·ence
ad-ˈhir-ən(t)s
əd-
1
: the action or quality of adhering
2
: steady or faithful attachment
adherence to the truth
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