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
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
According to tradition, the incumbent chooses his successor, and is then — so adherents believe — reincarnated in that person’s body.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
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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
The pope’s interpretation and application of Catholic social teaching significantly influence contemporary global challenges, given the Church’s substantial political presence and over 1.4 billion adherents worldwide.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2025
According to tradition, the incumbent chooses his successor, and is then — so adherents believe — reincarnated in that person’s body.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherent
Adjective
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One of the more innovative parts of the new study was its use of wearable ECG monitors—small, adhesive patches worn on the chest that record heart activity 24/7.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
16 July 2025
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Yes | Reusable: Yes (over 50 times) Similar to reusable nipple covers, adhesive pasties offer subtle coverage when wearing sheer clothing.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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For weeks, Trump's disciples have ratcheted up attacks on Powell as the Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty tied to the president's contentious tariff plan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
21 July 2025
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After the MacArthur Park action, Trump’s disciples proclaimed victory.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Mercedes has this just about right, even with optional 22-inch AMG wheels shod with sticky high-performance Pirellis, as my test car was.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But just as she’s dragged back into the spotlight, her body begins to stage a quiet, sticky rebellion into a raw, absurd, and disturbingly relatable reckoning with art, womanhood, and the sheer chaos of being human.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
Noun
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In 2023, Angel Reese’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) valuation jumped during the week of the Final Four, alongside a spike in her follower count.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Still, the timing of the post and decision to highlight that bar in particular has Bey fans hitting Nicki and her followers with the side-eye.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Twelve apostles, 12 days of Christmas, 12 Angry Men — Henry Fonda, great guy, right?—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2025
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The apostles are alarmed, but Jesus understands his destiny is coming.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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At the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan attempted to resurrect his wrestling persona to appease a sea of devoted Trump supporters who were not there to cheer for him.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
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Finland, who have not progressed past the Euros’ group stage since 2009, and Wales, making their major tournament debut, each brought thousands of vocal supporters.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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His grandparents were Christian missionaries in Jamaica, which led to his mother rebelling against religion when she was sent to boarding school.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The story of tonic water starts in the 17th century, when Jesuit missionaries in the Andes discovered what local native healers already knew: the bark of the cinchona tree had healing properties.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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“Adherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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