conformity
noun
con·for·mi·ty
kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 
plural conformities
1
: correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
behaved in conformity with their beliefs
2
: an act or instance of conforming
their conformity with the latest trends
3
: action in accordance with some specified standard or authority
conformity to social custom
conformity with the federal law and state insurance codes
Examples of conformity in a Sentence
The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance.
the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
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The new class of acting talent is choosing non-conformity—taking Old Hollywood glamour, and totally flipping it on its head.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Curth directed students to write a 650-word response to an academic study that examined whether conformity with gender norms was associated with popularity or bullying among middle school students.
—John Hanna, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
The pressures from her parents and the manipulation by Jim to change her appearance and sexuality underscore the theme of conformity versus authenticity.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Obituaries for men contained more language linked to achievement, conformity and power.
—Kyle Fiore Law, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Curth directed students to write a 650-word response to an academic study that examined whether conformity with gender norms was associated with popularity or bullying among middle school students.
—John Hanna, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
The pressures from her parents and the manipulation by Jim to change her appearance and sexuality underscore the theme of conformity versus authenticity.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
Obituaries for men contained more language linked to achievement, conformity and power.
—Kyle Fiore Law, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conformity
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformity. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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conformity
noun
con·for·mi·ty
kən-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural conformities
1
: agreement in form, manner, or character
behaved in conformity with their beliefs
2
: action in accordance with a standard or authority : obedience
conformity to social custom
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