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
Whenever the state substitutes ideological conformity for genuine education, the constitutional rights of parents and their children are put at risk.
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Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Our future goal is to further test how gender conformity develops in more diverse geographic and cultural contexts, as well as among more gender-diverse children.
—Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Courtney Corbello, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.
—Robert Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Our future goal is to further test how gender conformity develops in more diverse geographic and cultural contexts, as well as among more gender-diverse children.
—Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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His heart can beat rapidly or stop completely, and his chest can rise and fall in accordance with his heartbeat.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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In accordance with the county’s noncooperation policy, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees the county’s jail, did not honor a 2023 federal detention request to hold Jalloh in pretrial detention until ICE could assume custody.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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In 2016, Bermudez went to work for UC San Diego as a compliance officer, and a few years later moved to the bench in Imperial County.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The transparency afforded by onchain markets makes global compliance more effective than ever.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Director Kat Coiro follows the romantic comedy formula to a T and makes no apologies for her strict adherence to convention.—
Adam Graham,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without widespread vaccine adherence, illnesses that were once eradicated can make a return.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Things really clicked when the two started putting their harmonies and guitar parts together for the first time.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
24 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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County officials declined to answer questions about the grandmother’s account, including whether a social worker documented any such observation.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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An artist observes carefully, especially things that go unnoticed — and transforms these observations into meaningful expressions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The court disagreed, saying that SB 10 requires no religious exercise or observance.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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April 9 is celebrated annually in the Philippines as a national observance, the Day of Valor, commemorating the fall of Bataan.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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