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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The Philippine government's use of PCG assets in this context aims not to provoke China, but to resolve differences through rational discussion and adherence to international law.
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Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
At the request of library Director Steve Bumgarner, Almon said the board voted Wednesday to remove the bulletin board, a space where members of the public could post community events in adherence with the library’s policies.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
These advancements could help provide smoother trips, reduce stress for travelers and increase adherence to company travel policies.
—Duke Chung, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Meeting with a registered dietitian nutritionist can provide guidance and ideas for increasing diet adherence while meeting nutritional requirements.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
At the request of library Director Steve Bumgarner, Almon said the board voted Wednesday to remove the bulletin board, a space where members of the public could post community events in adherence with the library’s policies.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
These advancements could help provide smoother trips, reduce stress for travelers and increase adherence to company travel policies.
—Duke Chung, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Meeting with a registered dietitian nutritionist can provide guidance and ideas for increasing diet adherence while meeting nutritional requirements.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for adherence
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherence. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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