CONFORMER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

conformer

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as in conformist

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The setting may be out of time, but speaks to the present, as the villagers’ conservatism manifests as rejection, suspicion and persecution — treating outsiders or non-conformists as an invading pathogen.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
The solace and the pathos in Updike’s and Rosenberg’s work come from realizing that in many cases, conformists can’t win either.

— Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of conformist

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That’s not unusual among followers of Shia Islam, whose tradition is one of outward displays of faith.

— Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Across the country, agitators on the left and the right are increasingly flirting with antisemitic tropes, conspiracy theories and in-jokes to bring in new followers.

— Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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The traditionalist Catholic group whose bishops and priests were excommunicated last week for defying Pope Leo XIV has ties to the Kansas City area.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
In Billings, Montana, Rand's Custom Hats has spent more than five decades handcrafting custom hats, building a reputation among rodeo athletes and local traditionalists, with each piece made largely by one hatter from start to finish.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

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