1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
a strong-willed pop star who is not known for her compliance
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as in submission
a bending to the authority or control of another
an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from subordinates
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
compliance with the statute was far from universal
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Recent Examples of compliance
Other transformative forces include do-it-yourself tech, the end of customization, the complexity of matrixed organizations, and the challenge of keeping up with ever-shifting regulatory compliance.
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Yes, compliance with the consent decree is improving — reaching full compliance with 16% of the decree and substantial compliance with more than half the items in the 799-paragraph document, a recent report reveals.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additional compliance costs faced by retailers will also likely be passed along to consumers, analysts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2025
Solving Infrastructure Complexity With Developer Simplicity With more leaders interested in hybrid/multi-cloud solutions to meet compliance and autonomy needs, Codesphere aims to fill this void with a speedy, easy-to-use self-service developer platform for its clients.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Yes, compliance with the consent decree is improving — reaching full compliance with 16% of the decree and substantial compliance with more than half the items in the 799-paragraph document, a recent report reveals.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Additional compliance costs faced by retailers will also likely be passed along to consumers, analysts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2025
Solving Infrastructure Complexity With Developer Simplicity With more leaders interested in hybrid/multi-cloud solutions to meet compliance and autonomy needs, Codesphere aims to fill this void with a speedy, easy-to-use self-service developer platform for its clients.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliance
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Her two pups are part of the Protection Sport Association, which competitively tests dogs in their obedience and protection skills through tests of their temperament and physical ability.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even if your furry friend has already mastered the obedience basics, try adding some new party tricks to their command repertoire.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, the Reply AI Film Festival named Love at First Sight by Jacopo Reale, its Grand Prize winner, The AI Film Festival announced winners during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, selecting from over 2,500 submissions from 67 countries.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This year’s submission pool demonstrated TCCF’s expanding international reach, with entries from 44 nations totaling nearly 700 projects.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each requires a general adherence to developmental milestones.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Philippi also repeatedly espoused his adherence to white supremacist and accelerationist ideologies which promote the idea that a destabilizing terrorist attack on something like the nation's energy sectors could serve to incite unrest that leads to civil war, prosecutors said.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.—
Joerg Leheste,
Scientific American,
8 July 2024
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When graduates arrive hesitant to question assumptions, collaborate across differences, or challenge authority, companies see the cultural imprint of campuses that reward conformity over curiosity.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flowers also discussed Caribbean perspectives, noting how creativity was often stifled in favor of conformity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
12 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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Yet, the lesson of the Voting Rights Act is that the response to these setbacks isn’t despair or acquiescence.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of this revenge is the acquiescence of his support base and the GOP representatives to the raw hatred unleashed by our Emir of Evil.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
2 Sep. 2025
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Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Bryan Marcus said it is handled on a case by case basis, on how best the district can support and guide an observation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The smock is designed to prevent self-harm and is part of broader safety measures implemented for individuals under heightened observation.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliance. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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