Synonyms of orthodoxy

orthodoxy

noun

as in conformity

Related Words

• conformity
• conventionality
• agreement
• conformation

Dissimilar Words

• heresy
• heterodoxy
• dissent
• nonconformity
• dissidence
• error
• myth
• fallacy
• misconception
• falsehood
• schism
• apostasy
• sectarianism
• separatism
• defection
• infidelity
• misbelief
• scission

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of orthodoxy

He was uncaught by any orthodoxy, would talk back to any authority, and often voiced the unwelcome but true intrusive thought. — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

The sartorial orthodoxy of masculine style was born in revolution, raised in industry, came of age in a culture of capitalism, reached maturity through the language of democracy, and then traveled across the globe through colonialism. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

For most of American history, the institutions capable of imposing orthodoxy were governments, churches, political parties, universities, and major media organizations. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Today, the left simply demands compliance with progressive orthodoxy, and nothing short of compliance is acceptable. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026