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 encourages adherence to your management practices and strengthens brand trust.
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Richard Lindhorn, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The National Science Foundation — an independent federal agency that funds scientific research around the globe — has fired 168 probationary employees in adherence to orders from the White House, according to an agency spokesperson.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025
Finally, over time, the administration should demonstrate consistent adherence to the norms surrounding intelligence liaison, including discretion in intelligence and security matters.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
Potential benefits of inhalable medication include faster onset and the ability to track medication adherence.
—Corey Koffler, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Adherence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherence. Accessed 2 Mar. 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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