1
as in accordance
a state of consistency
behavior found to be not in conformance with all company policies regarding sexual harassment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in compliance
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a woman with no interest in conformance to the dictates of fashion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of conformance
Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.
—
Max Levy, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2025
The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Then, add modular sections for country-specific rules like feedback mechanisms or conformance claims.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Yann LeCun always reminds me of the very best of Bell Labs' scientists and engineers—a unique breed of individual, fiercely independent of thought and action, who thrive within company structures that typically value obedience and conformance to the corporate mantra and goals.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conformance
Max Levy, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2025
The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Then, add modular sections for country-specific rules like feedback mechanisms or conformance claims.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Yann LeCun always reminds me of the very best of Bell Labs' scientists and engineers—a unique breed of individual, fiercely independent of thought and action, who thrive within company structures that typically value obedience and conformance to the corporate mantra and goals.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conformance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformance
Noun
-
Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
-
The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
But without custody, compliance, and legal frameworks, speed risks becoming a headline metric with little market impact.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Our region’s thriving life sciences industry will demand even greater expertise in lab automation, bioinformatics and regulatory compliance — fields that blend scientific knowledge with digital fluency.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Ninety-day mail order can boost adherence and cut abandonment rates by nearly 40%.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
Other projects demand a mash-up of genres to heighten rhythm, deepen thematic concerns, or reflect a character’s obsessions in a way that a strict adherence to one genre can’t.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
While federal funders have a legitimate interest in setting ethical and legal boundaries, the principle at stake is that participation in public research should be judged by quality and contribution, not political conformity.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
To aid him in the performance of these duties, he is authorized to appoint certain officers, who act by his authority and in conformity with his orders.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformance. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share