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.
—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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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.
—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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But the review concluded that Chambers acted in accordance with department policy and the law, according to Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea, and in May 2025, a jury in Boise sided with prosecutors who argued that Allen was guilty of misdemeanor resisting arrest.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The audit claims the department failed to consistently collect fees from park users in accordance with the department’s policies.—
Dylan Lysen
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Beyond access and adherence, AI could also help by synthesizing data from wearables and other sources, to present doctors with richer diagnostic information.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Sybil, who spent her younger years beleaguered by the presence of her double, that emblem of feminine conformity named Désirée, never manages to perceive herself as anything but abnormal by comparison.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Ever since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War, the justices have played the role of reviewing not only federal but also state laws for conformity with the Constitution.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Conformance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformance. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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