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

Bain’s message is that incumbents with proprietary data, customer relationships and a willingness to redesign workflows could be well positioned to capture value.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Whether this works will depend on its agility and willingness of brands to adapt to a market that’s completely changed in the past decade.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Adam is smart and kind, but gentle to the point of passivity.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of passivity

Noun

Now, the Department has decided that obedience supersedes all else, requiring us to abdicate our legal and ethical obligations in favor of directions from Washington.

— Eyal Press, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
The goal is to reform them rather than get rid of them entirely, which strengthens the party by encouraging obedience and dedication to the party’s cause.

— ANDREW MERTHA, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of obedience

Noun

Their acquiescence to this encroachment on their powers has made these politicians increasingly dependent on a dysfunctional national government.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2026
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

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

Definition of passiveness

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