Synonyms of conformity

conformity

noun

kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

1

as in accordance

a state of consistency

the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accordance
• harmony
• accord
• conformance
• agreement
• tune
• congruence
• compatibility
• congruency
• consonance
• congruity
• integration
• assimilation
• solidarity
• oneness
• sympathy
• empathy
• affinity
• togetherness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflict
• contrast
• diversity
• disagreement
• incongruity
• distinctiveness
• discrepancy
• distinction
• disparity
• distinctness
• dissimilarity
• deviance
• divergence
• incongruence
• dissent
• friction
• variance
• incongruousness
• strife
• discord
• dissension
• variability
• unlikeness
• dissidence
• discordance
• disunity
• disparateness
• diverseness
• incompatibility

2

as in compliance

the action of following a custom, rule, or law

a rebellious artist who has never shown any interest in conformity to social custom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliance
• adherence
• conformance
• observation
• observance
• obedience
• abidance
• respect
• keeping
• deference
• acquiescence
• submission
• surrender
• regard
• upholding
• accession
• attendance
• attention
• honor
• heed
• notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• transgression
• disregard
• contravention
• trespass
• ignoring
• infraction
• neglect
• delinquency
• nonobservance
• forgetting
• sin
• challenge
• rebellion
• offense
• defiance
• dereliction
• wrong
• brush-off
• overlooking
• flouting

3

as in adherence

the following of a custom, rule, or law

a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliance
• adherence
• conformance
• observation
• observance
• obedience
• abidance
• respect
• keeping
• deference
• acquiescence
• submission
• surrender
• regard
• upholding
• accession
• attendance
• attention
• honor
• heed
• notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• transgression
• disregard
• contravention
• trespass
• ignoring
• infraction
• neglect
• delinquency
• nonobservance
• forgetting
• sin
• challenge
• rebellion
• offense
• defiance
• dereliction
• wrong
• brush-off
• overlooking
• flouting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conformity

But in the middle of this conformity rises building like the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Guggenheim in Bilbao, the Dancing House in Prague, the Harbin Opera House in China—original structures—no copies. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

The leaders of the largest tech companies of the time famously led their organizations with starchy conformity or vicious sales competition. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

The psychology of intellectual conformity Beyond the politics involved there is a troubling psychological reason. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

If a suit traditionally signals conformity and respectability, corduroy gives it a louche edge. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026