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Adherent

As an adjective:

1. Sticking or attaching firmly to something.

Example sentence: The adhesive bandage remained adherent to her skin despite her active movement.

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2. Loyal or devoted to a cause or person.

Example sentence: She is an adherent supporter of the charity and actively participates in their events.

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As a noun:

1. Someone who supports or follows a particular person, group, or ideology.

Example sentence: The political leader had numerous adherents who rallied around his ideas and policies.

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2. A substance used to make something adhere or stick.

Example sentence: The carpenter applied a strong adherent to bond the two pieces of wood together.

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