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
Recent Examples on the Web
Summary Keto cycling involves alternating between periods of strict adherence to a ketogenic diet and higher carbohydrate intake days.
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
This label stereotypes Asian Americans as having a strong work ethic, motivation, and determination and achieving success due to their adherence to meritocracy and perception of equal opportunity.
—Vanessa Brugge, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
The growing movement to prioritize children's individuality over their adherence to gender norms has some significant star power behind it.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 July 2024
Marx said the importance of adherence to the facts paled next to the impressions formed by the two candidates, either of whom would leave the White House in four years as America’s oldest president if elected.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
This label stereotypes Asian Americans as having a strong work ethic, motivation, and determination and achieving success due to their adherence to meritocracy and perception of equal opportunity.
—Vanessa Brugge, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2024
The growing movement to prioritize children's individuality over their adherence to gender norms has some significant star power behind it.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 16 July 2024
Marx said the importance of adherence to the facts paled next to the impressions formed by the two candidates, either of whom would leave the White House in four years as America’s oldest president if elected.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024
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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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