1
as in accordance
a state of consistency
behavior found to be not in conformance with all company policies regarding sexual harassment
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as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a woman with no interest in conformance to the dictates of fashion
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Recent Examples of conformance
The technical evaluation was conducted to assess general conformance with the town of Killingly Zoning Regulations, according to a memo to Ann-Marie L. Aubrey, director of Planning and Development for Killingly.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Include clear accessibility clauses in contracts and request updated VPATs to verify conformance.
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Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.
—
Ashley MacKin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Include clear accessibility clauses in contracts and request updated VPATs to verify conformance.
—
Ran Ronen,
Forbes.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformance
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Following the 2015 signing of the Paris Agreement, environmental activists started looking at it as a tool to force businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with a goal of reaching net zero GHG by 2050.
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Marshall and her company, Salon 1884 LLC, have both been charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with the labor law.
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Iran was found to be out of compliance in the early 2000s due to a secret nuclear weapons program.
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Automated governance scans the entire system to identify sensitive information and track its lineage, providing a complete map of the data to ensure secure compliance.
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However, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding adherence to the MoU, with the Wall Street Journal reporting Thursday that Iran expects to reel in $40 billion per year as part of a mechanism to impose tolls.
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Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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Davis didn't seek polished conformity but distinctive voices, then built an ecosystem of support.
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Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.
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“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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