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Recent Examples of conformism
The brutality of conformism, the draining of romantic love, the disavowal of human eroticism and desire—these are the tenets of the society that Singh and Musteata have drawn, with an impish humor, a society that must smell rank, given the interdiction against clean teeth.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Hegemons use consent and conformism (coercion) to maintain power.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025
Hegemons use consent and conformism (coercion) to maintain power.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformism
Noun
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Not infrequently, the questions of the past that is never lost and is irreplaceable in western art arise like a fascism, or a subordination to what remains of its dialectic nature, that relies on myth to legitimate fascism’s inseparable relation to beauty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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This back-and-forth struggle to dominate American institutions testifies to their surpassing value and to their insusceptibility to permanent subordination.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Some signs of progress The return of the remains of the last hostage, the limited opening of the Rafah crossing, and the naming of a Palestinian committee to govern Gaza and oversee its reconstruction showed a willingness to advance the agreement despite the violence.—
Sam Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sweet Georgia Brown started with humble beginnings and with the willingness to learn, Williams said.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The passivity of moderate Democrats is resulting in the far left gaining more and more control of the party.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Emily, an interlooper in their home, is determined to set a plan but frustrated by her sister’s outbursts and her father’s passivity.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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September 23 – October 22 Leadership doesn’t always look like strict command structures and demands for immediate obedience.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nguyen explained that the red envelopes carry similar significance as Christmas presents with an intention of teaching children respect, love, care and obedience.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In response to the congressional request, Coupang affirmed its compliance.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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In essence, companies are less likely to find a sympathetic ear if their import activities are investigated by the DOJ, so building a strong foundation for compliance is essential.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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And acquiescence can be contagious.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Even if clemency led the White House to dial back the ongoing efforts to punish Colorado, acquiescence today only invites future harassment.—
Max Potter,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Conformism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformism. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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