CONCORDANCE Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

concordance

noun

Definition of concordance

as in understanding

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Recent Examples of concordance There are interesting concordances between the documentaries on offer. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025 Among fraternal twins, that concordance dropped significantly — to between 0% and 30%. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 The concordance percentages indicate how often Watson’s advice matched the experts’ treatment plans. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2019 My major concern is that the DZ concordance might be too high, because a kid might be more likely to get diagnosed with autism if their twin already had a diagnosis. — Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2011 See All Example Sentences for concordance

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Noun

Despite centuries of scientific understanding, myths continue to circulate online and by word of mouth.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Homes can be visually inspected for compliance from the outside, and enclosing the ground level area for living space after the home is constructed and approved for occupancy would draw a reverse work order.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The capability enterprises fear most becomes a compliance obligation.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

By contrast, collectivist societies focus more on social harmony and prioritise the group over individual goals, with decisions made based on what is best for the wider community.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
While there was a period of harmony between the two coasts, that imploded after Shakur was ambushed at a Times Square recording studio in November 1994.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmony

Noun

Anish Koka is a practicing cardiologist in Philadelphia who writes, week after week, about the conformity of his profession and about what his colleagues believe privately and will not say publicly.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The sharp lyrics and title are embodied in the music itself, most notably in the relentless rhythm section, which reflects the endless pursuit of conformity and ambition that Smith criticizes.

— Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

Armar’s Ghana is one where family ties have been eroded and ethnic identity precludes any notion of national solidarity.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Compared with prior generations, fewer friendships and romantic relationships have left many young adults craving connection and solidarity.

— Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Aron has waved the flag publicly in support of a Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger, while Deadline told you first that Regal boss Eduardo Acuna was also a champion for the union.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
The union representing 47,000 TSA workers is suing the agency over records tied to TSA Gold+, a new airport security screening program.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of union

Noun

There was no other identity or activity – only the oneness of creator and His spiritual expression, man.

— Sylvia Messner, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness.

— James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Definition of oneness

Noun

One lucky winner was selected to receive a ticket to one concert for each Beyoncé or Jay-Z tour for a maximum of 30 years, per CNBC.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
The festivities kicked off with a gala on Friday, followed by a free concert at Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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