1
as in accordance
a state of consistency
the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
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as in compliance
the action of following a custom, rule, or law
a rebellious artist who has never shown any interest in conformity to social custom
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles
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Recent Examples of conformity
Flowers also discussed Caribbean perspectives, noting how creativity was often stifled in favor of conformity.
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Residents don’t like being told what to do, while at the same time some rules are necessary to ensure neighborly behavior, protect the architectural conformity and preserve good appearances of HOA properties.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
In business, as in life, there are times when conformity is an asset, but in others, embracing your individuality, inhabiting your rebellious spirit and being a true trailblazer are what lead to success.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
See the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo for further evidence of conformity.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Residents don’t like being told what to do, while at the same time some rules are necessary to ensure neighborly behavior, protect the architectural conformity and preserve good appearances of HOA properties.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
In business, as in life, there are times when conformity is an asset, but in others, embracing your individuality, inhabiting your rebellious spirit and being a true trailblazer are what lead to success.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
See the iRobot Roomba Max 705 Combo for further evidence of conformity.
—Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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An independent supervisor will monitor compliance and oversee the refund process.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The company also must pay to retain an independent, third-party supervisor to monitor its compliance with the consumer-redress distribution process.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Labor In a section of the report focused on workers’ rights and safety, the NCP reiterates its gripes about lack of supplier audit documentation and adherence to local law rather than international standards.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Seedance and Seedream came out, his team conducted internal testing to compare their prompt adherence, image quality, speed, and cost to American competitors.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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And yet, Doja continuously taps the well while adapting it to her own aesthetic, moving fluidly between sweet harmonies and nimble raps in classic Doja form.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ten years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the vision of improving lives everywhere in harmony with our planet is under unprecedented strain.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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The draft ordinance would prohibit any village agent or agency from providing information about or investigating or aiding in any investigation of a person or entity providing or receiving gender affirming care obtained in conformance with the laws of the state of Illinois.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Home project: One item was removed from the board’s consent agenda — which typically is approved as a slate with no presentations — for a full review at a future meeting over concerns about conformance with local planning guidelines.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Clark argued that the diagnoses were largely based on statements from Germayne and Lisa Cunningham, rather than observations made by medical professionals personally.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The critique, rooted in research and observations about generational values and preparedness, is now colliding with practical workplace realities, as managers and educators scramble to bridge gaps between Gen Z expectations and employer demands.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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European migrants brought festivals such as Samhain and other observances of mortality to North America.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day is always on the second Monday of October.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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