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

In highly specialized environments, success depends on deep contextual understanding, not broad knowledge.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There is an understanding within the club about the anxiety caused by that first batch of emails, which were received out of the blue.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Homeowners at The Club at Brickell Bay, a 43-story condo that’s a popular Airbnb destination, had scheduled a visit from city code compliance inspectors who planned to gather evidence of hazardous building code and short-term rental violations.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
For marketing leaders, the efficiency case and the disclosure decision now attach to the same asset, which makes this a creative budgeting question as much as a compliance one.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

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
The film is a reminder that conformity is never compulsory, and that putting yourself out there is the only way to find out who’s ready to catch you.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of conformity

Noun

But change is not possible without actually listening to one another with empathy, understanding and solidarity, even during disagreement.

— Vriti Shah, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
Protests and solidarity actions have upended beloved summer rituals, including an orchestra concert and farmers market.

— Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

His top priorities include driving economic growth, creating well-paying jobs, and expanding opportunities for both union and non-union workers.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The union’s increasing involvement in the city’s politics has given pause to some in the business community.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of union

Noun

Protesters, many of whom were Black, stood over white concert attendees sitting at tables near the stage that cost as much as $1,800 to rent for the night.

— Scott Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
The show feels like a street dance crossed with a concert (at one point the musicians are introduced by name) that happens to have a hallowed myth threaded down the middle of it.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 July 2026

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