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
Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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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
Columbus was an adherent of the twelfth-century Italian monk Joachim of Fiore, whose chronological template of God’s plan for humankind progressed in three stages of spiritual development.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
As their world crumbled around them, many found hope in a dance ritual that adherents believed would ultimately spark an upheaval in which their enemies would be ousted and their once-free existence restored.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adherent
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Last year, during Design Week, Davide Groppi unveiled Endless, an adhesive, conductive strip that can be applied to any kind of surface.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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Use scissors to size the opening of the adhesive seal.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Jesus slept Vance quoted at length from a Francis homily in March 2020 about a passage from the book of Mark about Jesus being in a boat with his disciples.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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With a score that blends rock, gospel and symphonic influences, the show explores the complex relationships between Jesus, his disciples and the Roman Empire.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the digital age, growing popularity translates to more Instagram followers — 853,000 for Shelton — and dreamy TikTok montages of him.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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On TikTok, more than 22M videos about Black women in stocks, and content creators are sharing their insight on REITs for followers.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the pieces are two sketches of the 12 apostles (the disciples of Jesus in the New Testament), which Pope Julius II, who commissioned the work, wanted Michelangelo to include in the upper corners of the ceiling, but whose likeness was ultimately scrapped by the artist.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
6 Mar. 2025
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Constructed above the tomb of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles, the altar is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday, Lyle Menendez reacted to the news to his supporters and family in a Facebook post.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mobutu’s long-standing Western supporters were tired of his corruption and brutality.—
Michela Wrong,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Mar. 2025
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There were even some splits between missionaries and their sponsor churches stateside, where many congregants were attracted to Mr. Trump’s vow to give Christians power in his administration.—
Elizabeth Dias,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Gad originated the role of Elder Cunningham alongside Andrew Rannells' Elder Price in a satiric look at two young missionaries' misguided attempts to spread the gospel in a small Ugandan village.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Adherent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adherent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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