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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
Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Ever since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War, the justices have played the role of reviewing not only federal but also state laws for conformity with the Constitution.
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Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Republicans spent years criticizing Democrats for ideological conformity and intolerance of dissent.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Historians have written about how the widespread fear and conformity of these periods reshaped American society in enduring ways, including the destruction of progressive political movements and both delaying and muting the Civil Rights Movement itself.
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Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Ever since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War, the justices have played the role of reviewing not only federal but also state laws for conformity with the Constitution.
—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Republicans spent years criticizing Democrats for ideological conformity and intolerance of dissent.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Historians have written about how the widespread fear and conformity of these periods reshaped American society in enduring ways, including the destruction of progressive political movements and both delaying and muting the Civil Rights Movement itself.
—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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The Marine’s name has not been released, in accordance with Navy policy to withhold identification until at least 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, NBC 7 reported.
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District Folsom Cordova Unified says all of its schools have accessible gender-neutral restrooms, in accordance with SB 760.
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.
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And a final deal that lacks stringent verification procedures to monitor Iran’s compliance will not be worth the paper that it’s printed on.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
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Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
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Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
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Data freshness, completeness, consistency and schema conformance are tracked with dedicated alerting thresholds.
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.
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That's because Costco warehouses will be closed Saturday, July 4, in observation of the holiday, according to the company's website.
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Several stores, pharmacies and local businesses are adjusting their hours on Saturday, July 4, or closing in observation of Independence Day.
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Congress officially designated the last Monday in September to honor that observance.
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The June nonfarm payrolls report is due out Thursday instead of the usual Friday because the market is closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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