The best replacement for adhesive is cohesive.

The best alternatives to adhesive are rated as following:
★★★★★  cohesive
★★★  glue
★★  thinset
★★  sealant
★★  cohesive forces
★★  mortar
★★  welding
★  epoxy
★  grout
  cohesive water
  thinset mortar
  adherent
  arctic alumina adhesive
  caulk
  mod podge
  wood glue
  silicone caulk
  solvent
  thin set mortar
  silicone sealant
  interfacing
  mastic

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Speaking about adhesive, one probably shouldn't forget about self stick tiles.

Other search terms related to adhesive and their ratings are:
★★★★★ self stick tiles
★★ liner
★★ clips
★ backing
★ silicone
★ peel and stick tiles
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