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 other half entered an intensive, highly structured program that included aerobic exercise four times a week, adherence to a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, online cognitive training, mandatory social activities and monitoring levels of blood pressure and blood sugar.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 28 July 2025
Every business has a set of values, and adherence to these should be the common denominator rather than slavishly seeking out personality types.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Inspire scores companies on a scale from -100 to +100 based on their adherence to biblical values.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
That means, most importantly, preserving charter schools’ full access to state and federal funding, their inclusion in the state’s school accountability system, their adherence to the state’s academic standards and assessment system, and their commitment to open enrollment.
—Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 28 July 2025
Every business has a set of values, and adherence to these should be the common denominator rather than slavishly seeking out personality types.
—David Morel, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Inspire scores companies on a scale from -100 to +100 based on their adherence to biblical values.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2025
That means, most importantly, preserving charter schools’ full access to state and federal funding, their inclusion in the state’s school accountability system, their adherence to the state’s academic standards and assessment system, and their commitment to open enrollment.
—Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 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 3 Aug. 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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