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
The institution is a cultural first responder that documents the effects of materialism, conformity, and mechanization.
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Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Ostracism, even ex-communication, are the price for non-conformity.
—Doug Szenher, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Sadly, automation and AI reward conformity and sameness, qualities that can produce consistency but never greatness.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Ostracism, even ex-communication, are the price for non-conformity.
—Doug Szenher, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Sadly, automation and AI reward conformity and sameness, qualities that can produce consistency but never greatness.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
Noun
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Yes, doctors need specific reasons to justify orders written in accordance with rules made by the insurance industry.—
Mark Ryan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Regulators still demand strict compliance with safety standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team is partnering with a company to achieve ADA compliance and has a plan in place to make the property more accessible over time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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His stalwart adherence to his vision despite its lack of commercial viability earned him the admiration of his peers.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ballet North Texas’s new show Winter Mix, a tribute to nature, harmony and classical grace, is set to premiere this week.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the ancient texts, distress and diseases (like infertility) occur when our doshas—the body’s three basic constitutions—fall out of harmony.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 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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However, scientists need more observations to determine how common this process truly is.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The double Sundance win has already fired up 2026-27 awards season watchers, with observations that Best Picture nominee Minari and Best Picture winner CODA both achieved the same feat in 2021 and 2021 respectively.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those federal statutes are enforceable through the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which directs courts to set aside agency actions when they are taken without observance of procedural requirements and in abuse of agency discretion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the two-hour observance, cars lined up in the church parking lot as individuals paused briefly to receive ashes before continuing on with their day.—
Staff Photographer,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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