accordance

noun

ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce accordance (audio)
Definition of accordancenext
as in accord
a state of consistency make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules

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Recent Examples of accordance Russian authorities reject criticism of their electoral processes and insist elections are held in accordance with the law. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The letter was sent in accordance with the president’s requirements under the War Powers Resolution. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
  1. accord
  2. harmony
  3. agreement
  4. tune
  5. conformance
  6. conformity
Noun
  • Today, its olfactory offerings range from delicate floral compositions to bright citrus accords and richer, ambery blends.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • After the peace accords, a reparations program brought land, seeds, and support, and cacao proved the best crop.
    — Lys Arango, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of accord
Noun
  • Through Andrews Sisters-style harmonies, choreography and classic Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, the performers will stage a show like a real 1940s radio broadcast, the release said.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Gallup describes harmony as seeking common ground and minimizing unnecessary conflict, reminding us that finding agreement does not mean avoiding the conversations that need to happen.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The talks produced no major breakthrough, aside from an agreement to swap a large number of prisoners, with the exact figure still to be announced.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The latest diplomatic developments also included progress toward giving European representatives a place in future negotiations, an issue Kyiv has repeatedly said is essential to any lasting peace agreement.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • Written over the course of five years, every tune represents a certain period of my life.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But the work to fine tune your life insurance policies and protections needs to start now, in the final weeks of 2026.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of tune
Noun
  • This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations.
    — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits).
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of conformance
Noun
  • The Brooklyn group prizes playfulness over conformity on its latest album, plumbing country, folk, indie rock, art pop, and more for an album of giddy love songs and existential gender trouble.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Higher-education reform will have limited reach if education schools continue supplying classrooms with teachers trained to treat ideological conformity as professional competence.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of conformity

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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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