adherent

Example Sentences

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An adherent of Wahhabism, a conservative and fundamentalist interpretation of Sunni Islam, he hopes to rally a population exhausted by over a decade of conflict.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

"Having an effective injectable that is only needed twice annually is very significant for people who have trouble accessing healthcare or staying adherent to daily, oral pills."

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

According to the survey model, only 11% of respondents fell into the adherent category and 19% were “sympathizers.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Neither can the “typical” patient being deemed adherent or nonadherent be accepted as the final version of truth; the inequities in care must be accounted for.

From Scientific American • Sep. 12, 2023

I watched him closely that night, and to me it seemed he was trying to live in both worlds, to be a loyal adherent to all creeds.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover