1
as in accordance
a state of consistency
behavior found to be not in conformance with all company policies regarding sexual harassment
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2
as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a woman with no interest in conformance to the dictates of fashion
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Recent Examples of conformance
Professional security companies that install cameras do so in conformance with all local and or state laws.
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Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From protocol conformance to infrastructure resilience and secure key management, these risks scale as the value of staked assets grows.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This should cover all aspects of your site’s design and functionality, including content readability, navigation ease, compatibility with assistive technologies, and conformance to current WCAG standards.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
From protocol conformance to infrastructure resilience and secure key management, these risks scale as the value of staked assets grows.
—Amor Sexton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This should cover all aspects of your site’s design and functionality, including content readability, navigation ease, compatibility with assistive technologies, and conformance to current WCAG standards.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
See All Example Sentences for conformance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformance
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The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Morris’ fortunes had seemingly improved by 2019, when he was hired as CSUN’s director of equity and compliance with a $150,000 salary, according to school records reviewed by The Times.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The email said my work was being reviewed for compliance with the president’s executive orders and would be paused.—
Brady Thomas West,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Yet so often what happens…the balance is lost as the ideas of the visions are dismissed completely, buried under the obligation to create strict adherence to the now.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, prominently showcasing relevant industry product certifications can help reinforce your adherence to industry standards.—
Dmitriy Schwarzburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformance. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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