ABIDANCE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

abidance

noun

ə-ˈbī-dᵊn(t)s

Definition of abidance

as in adherence

the following of a custom, rule, or law the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels

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as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad

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Recent Examples of abidance Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission. — Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021 For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020 Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance. — The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abidance

Noun

Members may appeal the presiding officer’s ruling, but, given a commitment to nonpartisan conduct and adherence to precedent, in practice the parliamentarian’s advice carries significant weight and is generally considered final.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Better adherence and earlier intervention can help prevent costly complications that drive healthcare spending, including hospitalizations, emergency-room visits and disease progression.

— Joel Zive, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adherence

Noun

The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The evening marked a continuation of struggles for Zack Wheeler, who lacked command from the first inning onward.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Anyone could guess going into this album that Erykah’s sticking points are groupthink, conformity, and phone obsession.

— Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
Jones made rejection her trademark, rebelling against conformity and embracing an image and music that pushed boundaries and refused labels.

— Lisa Whittington-Hill, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

The school and church asked for privacy on Remembrance Day; observances on campus will not open to the public.

— Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026
Another prominent change to the global observance of dates came in 1867 when Alaska was purchased as a US territory.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of observance

Noun

Security teams should prioritize execution paths where code can access secrets, create persistence or make system changes, then apply pre-execution controls that can stop or constrain artifacts when their behavior falls outside policy.

— Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Hoban says she’s learned that bringing the vintage toys back to life often requires patience, persistence and a little imagination.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of persistence

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