CONFORMISM Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

conformism

noun

Definition of conformism

as in subordination

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Recent Examples of conformism His hope is a life that resonates with authentic emotion and not monotonous conformism. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026 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. — 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

Rodríguez insists that Venezuela’s new relationship with the US is based on diplomatic and commercial cooperation and isn’t a matter of subordination or foreign interference.

— Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.

— Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

Definition of subordination

Noun

Bible readers may wonder how this fit with Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command, and philosophers have occasionally tried to reconcile the two stories with textual twists.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
According to McKinnon, the FAA’s willingness to approve incremental expansions on a case-by-case basis is partly about gathering the real-world data needed to eventually finalize Part 108.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

The Lizzie Borden Story lifts Abby out of mythological passivity and puts her at the center of events, perhaps most significantly by having her kill Lizzie’s pet doves.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Whereas Clara’s journey is one into slumber, inaction, passivity, and perpetuating the system.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of passivity

Noun

The family sent both Pips and Ruth to obedience training with a family friend and professional dog trainer, where Pips began learning sign commands.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026
Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of obedience

Noun

Between 26 and 35 vessels per day have transited this week, down from the 35 to 40 daily average of the prior eight weeks, according to Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
These actions are precautionary compliance and risk-control measures.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

But many assumptions that Stratos’ investors or Utah politicians might have had about Box Elder County – about either the acquiescence of its people or the barrenness of its landscape – have been proved wrong over the past few months.

— Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026
Oil has long funded the Gulf’s expensive social contract, in which governments provide citizens with cushy jobs and high-quality services in return for political acquiescence.

— Dina Esfandiary, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of acquiescence

Noun

Failing to generate a takeaway completed the trilogy of passiveness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
The little girl could be heard well over a rowdy crowd that had about been lulled into passiveness — and eventually, boos in the fifth round — in the humdrum title fight.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026