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
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
In a culture that demands silence and conformity, her endurance becomes the loudest act of love, and his body becomes the only language left.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Beckerman’s book is part philosophy, part history, and part manual for living with integrity in an age of conformity and authoritarian drift.
—The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
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Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
In a culture that demands silence and conformity, her endurance becomes the loudest act of love, and his body becomes the only language left.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Beckerman’s book is part philosophy, part history, and part manual for living with integrity in an age of conformity and authoritarian drift.
—The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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Following the 2015 signing of the Paris Agreement, environmental activists started looking at it as a tool to force businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with a goal of reaching net zero GHG by 2050.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Marshall and her company, Salon 1884 LLC, have both been charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with the labor law.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Iran was found to be out of compliance in the early 2000s due to a secret nuclear weapons program.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Automated governance scans the entire system to identify sensitive information and track its lineage, providing a complete map of the data to ensure secure compliance.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader requires strict adherence to a series of rules.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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While the president's executive order called for voluntary adherence, Friday's directive had a very different tone, said Daniel Remler, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in Chinese history and ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The Beatles won Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammy Awards, and took the United States (and the world) by storm with their harmonies and charm — not to mention Paul's good looks.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The technical evaluation was conducted to assess general conformance with the town of Killingly Zoning Regulations, according to a memo to Ann-Marie L. Aubrey, director of Planning and Development for Killingly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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That said, the final plat is in substantial conformance with the previous proposals, Latinovic said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The telescope will be prompted to capture observations every 15 minutes for over a year to explore the dense, central portion of the Milky Way known as the Galactic Bulge.—
Eleanor Jacobs,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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This find strengthens the idea that Stonehenge emerged from older traditions of solar observation and seasonal ceremony, traditions that continue with various global celebrations today.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Also, banks with a presence in North Carolina — including Wells Fargo and Bank of America — won’t open to customers in observance of the national holiday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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United States stock markets will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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