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

This math curriculum, designed around state grade-level standards, prioritizes deeper understanding, rather than memorization, to help students develop conceptual understanding over time, said district spokesperson James Canning.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
But doing so can unlock new understandings of what the vagus nerve does and how its role changes over time.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Smarkets has had to confront each state’s provisions for its platform to operate as sportsbooks, including abiding to high compliance and tax costs.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 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

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The calculation is convoluted and linked to the size of parachute payments and solidarity payments, each received by Championship clubs from the Premier League.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Close to 100 human rights activists marched to Qusra in solidarity, bringing extra food and water for the Palestinian families.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidarity

Noun

Organizers from the Chaney Braggs Apartments tenant union, Belden Tenants Association and One Northside all spoke in support of PRO, including their own personal issues with renting.

— Mikayla Price, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Nevada has the service industry unions because of Las Vegas; Michigan has the auto industry and associated manufacturing support industries; Virginia is home to more federal workers than any other state.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 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

This game is usually played at Wembley but was moved in March because of a schedule clash with The Weeknd’s concerts at England’s national stadium.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Sphere is a dramatic backdrop for concerts and the ultimate movie screen.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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