1
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
Going hand-in-hand with this current backlash against bland conformity is also a desire for comfort and nostalgia, especially given how tumultuous the world seems these days.
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Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
In a culture that demands silence and conformity, her endurance becomes the loudest act of love, and his body becomes the only language left.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Beckerman’s book is part philosophy, part history, and part manual for living with integrity in an age of conformity and authoritarian drift.
—The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
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Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 24 May 2026
In a culture that demands silence and conformity, her endurance becomes the loudest act of love, and his body becomes the only language left.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Beckerman’s book is part philosophy, part history, and part manual for living with integrity in an age of conformity and authoritarian drift.
—The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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Every victim deserves to be heard, and every allegation will be thoroughly investigated and pursued in accordance with the law.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Samsung’s 12-layer HBM4E is offered in a 48-gigabyte (GB) capacity, representing more than a 30% increase over the previous generation, with plans to expand the lineup to include 32GB (8-layer) and 64GB (16-layer) configurations in accordance with customer requirements.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The president watched Israel assassinate his colleagues and superiors, faced accusations by ultra-conservative hardline politicians of compliance with Iran’s archenemy, the United States, and even oversaw a massive crackdown on protests.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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When medication becomes a financial burden, adherence drops, and preventable complications rise.—
Nicole F. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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This playful fourish, although useless in terms of timekeeping, requires 200 of the 646 components in the watch and two engineers had to work simultaneously to ensure the face shield and the movement operated in harmony.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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This week, Olivia Rodrigo dances her way into her sweetheart’s arms on a standout from You Seem Pretty Sad, New York rockers Interpol offer a first look into their new album, and L’Rain alchemizes distortion and harmony on an avalanche of a track.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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The technical evaluation was conducted to assess general conformance with the town of Killingly Zoning Regulations, according to a memo to Ann-Marie L. Aubrey, director of Planning and Development for Killingly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While many Spaniards still identify as Catholic, religious observance has dropped sharply amid secularizing trends seen in other once-staunchly Christian countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Supporters frame the observance as recognition of traditional family structures, while critics say the timing and language amount to political counterprogramming that excludes LGBTQ+ families.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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