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as in accordance
a state of consistency
the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
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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
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles
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Recent Examples of conformity
The top Democrat in the House said his caucus is open to discussions about federal tax conformity, which Republicans say is a top priority to lower taxes.
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Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even the Catholic Church has had it up to their scapulars with beauty conformity.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Happiness means pursuing intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals One of the biggest lies that Old Happy tells us, Harrison explains, is that the pursuit of extrinsic goals and external approval — popularity, conformity, financial success, aesthetic beauty — is the key to happiness.
—Nina Zipkin, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
A number of conservative commentators, including Roger Kimball, Peter Wood, and Chris Rufo, maintain that political conformity overtook élite institutions of higher learning and turned every seminar room into some radical struggle session where students dutifully read Karl Marx and bell hooks.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Even the Catholic Church has had it up to their scapulars with beauty conformity.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
Happiness means pursuing intrinsic rather than extrinsic goals One of the biggest lies that Old Happy tells us, Harrison explains, is that the pursuit of extrinsic goals and external approval — popularity, conformity, financial success, aesthetic beauty — is the key to happiness.
—Nina Zipkin, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
A number of conservative commentators, including Roger Kimball, Peter Wood, and Chris Rufo, maintain that political conformity overtook élite institutions of higher learning and turned every seminar room into some radical struggle session where students dutifully read Karl Marx and bell hooks.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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Sandoval, who is a Native American elder, was called in to assist with a burial the following year at Oakwood Cemetery, and to ensure everything was done in accordance with Native traditions.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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SelfExclude is operated by IC360, a prominent sports betting integrity and compliance company that has been partnered with Kalshi since last year to help with market surveillance.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Penalties include fines of up to 6% of a company’s global turnover, daily fines until compliance or restrictions on operations.—
Menelaos Hadjicostis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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One contributing factor is inconsistent adherence to preventive behaviors.—
Care Resource,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Because medical foods do not require extensive clinical trials or FDA approval, manufacturers could innovate more rapidly, changing flavors, consistency, and protein sources to improve taste and patient adherence.—
Heather Gatcombe,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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This often meant using classical design principles like restraint, order and geometric harmony, and adapting them by either simplifying the elements or using locally available materials instead of the expensive marble and other stones favored by the ancients.—
Kevin D. Murphy,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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Costco will not be an option for shoppers on Easter Sunday this year, as the company's website says warehouses will be closed in observation of the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Once controlled by governments, Earth observation has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry supplying near-real-time intelligence to clients worldwide.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rizzi was among the dozens who gathered Thursday for Hands Around the Courthouse, an annual event hosted by CASA Kane County in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Worshippers can now freely gather at Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites for major religious celebrations, including Orthodox Easter and Ramadan observances.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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