adherent

One who follows

An adherent is someone who supports or follows a particular person, cause, or belief system: adherents of Buddhism, adherents of free-market economics.

The word suggests committed allegiance rather than casual interest.

As an adjective, adherent means sticking or clinging to a surface, though this technical sense appears mainly in scientific contexts.

follower

disciple

Committed follower of teaching

devoteeZealous admirer or follower
supporterOne who backs another
partisanBiased toward one side

acolyte · zealot · believer · enthusiast · convert · proselyte · votary · aficionado · sectary · chela

loyal

faithful

Consistently loyal and true

steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
dedicatedWholly committed to something
committedFirmly pledged or bound

allegiant · unwavering · devoted · true · fervent · ardent · staunch · resolute · unswerving · constant

sticky

clinging

Gripping without release

tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
gummySticky and soft
viscousThick and slow-flowing

bonding · cohesive · gluey · clingy · tenacious · sticking · attached · affixed · fastened · bound

substance

glue

Bonding substance

epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
cementCalcium powder binding agent
pasteThick sticky substance

resin · mucilage · sealant · gum · fixative · bonding agent · tape · velcro · mortar · putty

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