Synonyms of conformity

conformity

noun

kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 

1

as in accordance

a state of consistency

the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accordance
• harmony
• accord
• conformance
• agreement
• tune
• congruence
• compatibility
• congruency
• consonance
• congruity
• integration
• assimilation
• solidarity
• oneness
• sympathy
• empathy
• affinity
• togetherness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conflict
• contrast
• diversity
• disagreement
• incongruity
• distinctiveness
• discrepancy
• distinction
• disparity
• distinctness
• dissimilarity
• deviance
• divergence
• incongruence
• dissent
• friction
• variance
• incongruousness
• strife
• discord
• dissension
• variability
• unlikeness
• dissidence
• discordance
• disunity
• disparateness
• diverseness
• incompatibility

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliance
• adherence
• conformance
• observation
• observance
• obedience
• abidance
• respect
• keeping
• deference
• acquiescence
• submission
• surrender
• regard
• upholding
• accession
• attendance
• attention
• honor
• heed
• notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• transgression
• disregard
• contravention
• trespass
• ignoring
• infraction
• neglect
• delinquency
• nonobservance
• forgetting
• sin
• challenge
• rebellion
• offense
• defiance
• dereliction
• wrong
• brush-off
• overlooking
• flouting

3

as in adherence

the following of a custom, rule, or law

a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compliance
• adherence
• conformance
• observation
• observance
• obedience
• abidance
• respect
• keeping
• deference
• acquiescence
• submission
• surrender
• regard
• upholding
• accession
• attendance
• attention
• honor
• heed
• notice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• transgression
• disregard
• contravention
• trespass
• ignoring
• infraction
• neglect
• delinquency
• nonobservance
• forgetting
• sin
• challenge
• rebellion
• offense
• defiance
• dereliction
• wrong
• brush-off
• overlooking
• flouting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conformity

Such requirements can make conversations about significant moral issues – even controversial ones, like the morality of Mangione’s actions – little more than demands for conformity. — Evan Clarkson, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Organizations are losing vital talent by rewarding conformity over adaptability. — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The film is a reminder that conformity is never compulsory, and that putting yourself out there is the only way to find out who’s ready to catch you. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Raving is a youth movement that has always rejected conformity. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026