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
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
The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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
To date, eight of Cisco’s Webex products have achieved consistent conformance with WCAG and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
—Rob Mason, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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
To date, eight of Cisco’s Webex products have achieved consistent conformance with WCAG and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
—Rob Mason, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformance
Noun
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Sandoval, who is a Native American elder, was called in to assist with a burial the following year at Oakwood Cemetery, and to ensure everything was done in accordance with Native traditions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The fight to fly ultralights from the Yuba County Airport has continued months after the county ended its yearslong ban of the small aircraft, with the Federal Aviation Administration now poised to rule on the claims of discrimination and lack of compliance alleged by ultralight pilots.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The order directs the Administrator of General Services and the Department of Education to increase data collection across college athletics to ensure compliance and directs the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General to take appropriate enforcement actions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In recent testing, Forbes named the Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper as its top overall bassinet, citing its firm sleep surface and adherence to safe‑sleep guidelines, while also recommending the HALO BassiNest Soothing Swivel Sleeper as a leading bedside option.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is basic adherence to the law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our future goal is to further test how gender conformity develops in more diverse geographic and cultural contexts, as well as among more gender-diverse children.—
Adam Stanaland,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The top Democrat in the House said his caucus is open to discussions about federal tax conformity, which Republicans say is a top priority to lower taxes.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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