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

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

The most immediate consequence was opportunities for artists working in styles that fell outside the late modernist orthodoxy—most prominently, figuration. — Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026

But the Commanders, Vikings and Eagles were not the only ones presenting a paradox to the celebration of gays with the orthodoxy of the Muslim religion on Monday. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026