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
Noun
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The Chinese navy and China Coast Guard carry out activities in relevant waters in strict accordance with China's domestic laws and international law.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie will be able to retain their royal titles thanks to an accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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At a compliance hearing, Judge Michael Kulling rules Butler is meeting the terms of his probation.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Leverage certifications and systems like Bluesign to avoid duplication and reduce compliance costs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Dec. 2025
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When medication becomes a financial burden, adherence drops, and preventable complications rise.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
9 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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