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conforming

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verb

present participle of conform
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of conforming
Adjective
There are so often non-binary folks or trans women or gender non-conforming people that are featured on our channel or on our lineups. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026 Going down the other hallway will lead you toward changing rooms (including a space for guests of non-conforming gender) and an indoor area with hot and cold pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 According to the festival, more than 80 percent of the competition films are from creators identifying as female or gender non-conforming, with 53 percent identifying as BIPOC, Asian or Pacific Islander and 40 percent identifying as LGBTQIA+. — Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026 These can be more difficult to secure than an FHA loan and are generally split into conforming and non-conforming loans. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Baystate offered counseling for gender non-conforming youth, and the endocrinology department had experience in prescribing hormone therapy. — Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026 Among them, some of the city’s industrial land is dotted by non-conforming uses such as schools, housing and offices, and some of the employers included in the study sit outside of industrial areas. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026 Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026 In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s. — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026 What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Are my thoughts and actions consistently conforming to the wisdom and guidance in the Scriptures? — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 YouTube will continue consuming an increasing share of television viewing without conforming to Hollywood’s traditional definitions of either a studio or a network. — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Whenever there is irregular talent, someone capable of breaking their role’s conventions, there are arguments about conforming to orthodoxy. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming
Adjective
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Smith was able to stay relatively healthy last season, earning consistent playing time because of his pesky perimeter defense and steady offensive game in a backup point guard role.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • According to objections filed by his lawyers, the pre-sentencing report calculates an offense level corresponding to an advisory sentencing range of 262 to 327 months, or about 22 to 27 years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With no timeline for return, and no corresponding roster move the local media is only left with the information they are given by the team.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The ends flitted out and folded centimeters above her brows, blending between the relaxed waves that moved over her shoulders.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Martha Stewart reports that designers are blending vintage and modern pieces to create interiors that feel curated, personal and full of character.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Eventually, marketers are left reconciling multiple versions of the truth.
    — Chai Outmezguine, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The brothers have not been on speaking terms for some time, and William is reportedly dead set against ever reconciling with Harry.
    — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For Garcia, evolution in her organization’s work is key, constantly listening to the community and adapting to meet people’s needs.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Most leaders say moving quickly and adapting is essential, but only a small number feel their organizations can keep up.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?
    — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022
  • Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.
    — Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021
Verb
  • Black officers constitute less than 9% of the force, coinciding with a decline in the city’s Black population.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Another standalone film, the Ryan Gosling-starring Starfighter, is due out in May 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of A New Hope.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Charges say the video shows Buckney renting a shooting lane at the gun shop under his name and correlating with a customer account number.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What does Open Command do and not do in terms of correlating with pitcher quality statistics?
    — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Conforming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conforming. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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