as in dissent
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice
an artistic movement that doesn't tolerate nonconformity
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Recent Examples of nonconformity
This demand for nonconformity reflects a broader narrative rooted in American history, where risk-taking and resilience have been essential to the nation’s identity.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Perhaps because of such storylines, the early modern playhouse acquired a reputation as a site of gender nonconformity for performers and audience members alike.
—Will Tosh, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
The producer’s sessions were famous for their nonconformity.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
These notions of nonconformity antagonized directly by various religious leaders, while the Civil War (1642–51) irreparably shook the British monolith.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Perhaps because of such storylines, the early modern playhouse acquired a reputation as a site of gender nonconformity for performers and audience members alike.
—Will Tosh, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
The producer’s sessions were famous for their nonconformity.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
These notions of nonconformity antagonized directly by various religious leaders, while the Civil War (1642–51) irreparably shook the British monolith.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonconformity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonconformity
dissent
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Trump became the first sitting president to go to the Super Bowl in his second term and there has generally been less dissent from the sports world this time round.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Rather than meeting dissent with dialogue or reform, the Trump administration chose curfews, soldiers, and a deliberate rebranding of protest as rebellion.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Nonconformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonconformity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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