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
This intellectual conformity and reluctance to challenge the status quo further diminish our individual agency.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
So what coherent message emerges from these surreal dreams of conformity?
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
So what coherent message emerges from these surreal dreams of conformity?
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
What Maryland public school systems need is not the inflexible conformity demanded by such plans.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2025
In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
Noun
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However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The village gave the stores a few weeks to remove the product from their shelves, and the village has not had an issue with compliance in the past year, Wold said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Even in the early stages, schema drift, data quality issues and compliance gaps can erode confidence in your data.—
Sonam Kanungo,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The Morality-Legality Divide In Business Legality refers to adherence to laws and regulations.—
Venkat Rao,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Brian by Jeremy Cooper Brian is a thirtysomething council worker in London who has always led a solitary life, one marked by an obsessive adherence to routine.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones offer clarity in the vocal range, allowing both vocal harmonies to come through.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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It is designed to be in harmony with the neighboring houses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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The project manager also reviews drawings and specifications for conformance to the authorized scope and programs, and represents the state in the selection of consultants, fee negotiations, and administration of contracts for architectural and engineering services.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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His observations are what sets him apart from everybody else.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 May 2025
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Even in the best of times, long-term observations can be very fragile.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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If only Americans could see the beauty of this observance.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Some experts question whether annual observance days like Earth Day still spur meaningful change—or have become performative rituals with limited impact on policy or behavior.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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