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
Now the Trump administration is implementing an authoritarian plan to squash dissent, force conformity, and bring universities to their knees — in the name of protecting American Jews.
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Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This intellectual conformity and reluctance to challenge the status quo further diminish our individual agency.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
This intellectual conformity and reluctance to challenge the status quo further diminish our individual agency.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most companies now have at least some security presence, whether driven by regulatory compliance or general employee awareness.—
Aditya Patel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In critical sectors, the consequences can be severe, affecting safety and compliance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Elizabeth had maintained a decade of careful adherence to her HIV treatment, but the couple still struggled with consistent condom use.—
Kathryn Rhine,
The Conversation,
19 May 2025
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Resistance training adherence has always been reliant on access to the right equipment.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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On a brighter note, Venus entering Taurus brings harmony to your relationships, which is ideal for leveling up a situationship or finding stability with someone who actually follows through.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The path toward harmony lies in acceptance of self first and foremost.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Finding driver heads that have crept over the line of conformance is not an unusual occurrence, especially for clubs that are hit thousands of times over a long period of time.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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Before the Bears return to the field for another round of OTAs next week, here are five observations.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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But statistician Abraham Wald made a critical observation: those planes survived.—
Faizan Mustafa,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The United States Postal Service is also closed in observance of the holiday, so mail delivery services will be suspended until Tuesday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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United States stock markets will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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