nonconformities

noun

plural of nonconformity
as in dissents
departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice an artistic movement that doesn't tolerate nonconformity

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  1. dissents
  2. errors
  3. heresies
Noun
  • But three dissents signaled unease by pushing for a rate hike – the most in nearly a decade.
    — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Often dissents can directionally hint at what the FOMC is thinking.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of dissents
Noun
  • By using a mathematical technique to reduce the precision of some data, the researchers brought that figure down to 51 watts without compromising the system’s ability to detect dangerous computational errors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to Bergh, part of the issue is that many state agencies are struggling with staffing pressures and paperwork backlogs, especially amid efforts to prevent errors on food aid applications and avoid new federal penalties.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Its members celebrate the ancient Latin Mass and have accused the modern church of being rife with heresies and errors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of heresies
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