CONFORMIST Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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Definition of conformist

as in follower

often disapproving a person who behaves in a way that is considered acceptable by most people and who avoids doing things that could be considered different or unusual They went from being angry punk rockers to bland conformists. They like to travel, but they're conformists who go to only the most popular destinations.

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adjective

as in obedient

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Recent Examples of conformist

Noun

Published 70 years ago, this shocking poem was a powerful rebuke to conformists in 1950s America. — Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025 With your support, NR will continue to buck conformist pressure. — Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024

Adjective

The tuxedo—or depending on your geographical position, the dinner suit (Britain) or le smoking (France)—at first feels like the ultimate in conformist dress. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025 Something outrageous and non-conformist. — Tim Parker, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conformist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformist

Noun

While Francisco is the CEO of the family company, Rafael is mostly a follower and has already had several run-ins with the law.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Glover brings to the Hollywood talent agency a social media presence that includes around 532,000 Instagram followers and another 250,000-plus on the X platform.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of follower

Adjective

Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of obedient

Adjective

Was the prevailing idea that enslaved people were sweet and innocent and docile and as giving and forgiving as Uncle Tom?

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
The attorney for HeeHaw's owner says the donkey was raised as a pet and known to be docile.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of docile

Adjective

Bucks encounter rivals, or even subordinate deer, and make scrapes in a sudden display of strength.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Johnson frequently uses his saxophone to control a sampler or drum machine, triggering changes in loops and effects, but the technology is ultimately subordinate to physical expression.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of subordinate

Adjective

That year, Epstein also pitched the idea of a Sharia-compliant cryptocurrency to the Saudis and sought to discuss it with Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, popularly known as MBS.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Is education a conservative force that makes minorities compliant?

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of compliant

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

Definition of conformable

Adjective

The implication is that stage types and progressive politicians are craven, submissive, and insincere.

— Erik Forrest Jackson, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Today, other drugs are more often deployed, chiefly benzodiazepines or the benzodiazepine Clonazepam, which also render a person zombie-like and more reliably submissive.

— Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

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