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
Complete freedom, paradoxically, leads to conformity.
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Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The ultimate showdown is between sleek vampire conformity and nerdy yet heroic individuality.
—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
Danny DeVito, Will Sampson and Brad Dourif costar as fellow patients who are inspired by McMurphy to rise up against the conformity and cruelty of the institution, an obvious stand-in for the social upheaval of the time period.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The ultimate showdown is between sleek vampire conformity and nerdy yet heroic individuality.
—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
Danny DeVito, Will Sampson and Brad Dourif costar as fellow patients who are inspired by McMurphy to rise up against the conformity and cruelty of the institution, an obvious stand-in for the social upheaval of the time period.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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But the review concluded that Chambers acted in accordance with department policy and the law, according to Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea, and in May 2025, a jury in Boise sided with prosecutors who argued that Allen was guilty of misdemeanor resisting arrest.—
Rose Evans
Updated May 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The audit claims the department failed to consistently collect fees from park users in accordance with the department’s policies.—
Dylan Lysen
May 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
The Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Instead of asking whether a purchase order was late, AI models analyze patterns such as historical supplier performance trends, lead-time adherence and variability, route-level logistics patterns, and external factors like weather or transportation disruptions.—
Rajesh Gangula,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on the red carpets, stars kept things polished and glamorous in adherence to the famously strict dress code.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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Whether or not the simulations resulted in peace and harmony or death and destruction, the simulation’s co-creators note that the experiment is a warning that safety must be prioritized while deploying agentic AI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Despite the obvious harmony, their friendship was endlessly dissected online.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
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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At the preliminary review, the applicant team was asked to return with renderings showing the house alongside its neighbors to show bulk and scale and conformance to community character.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The observations were corroborated by security video, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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After that incident, he was placed in an enhanced observation module for 24 hours before being cleared and moved into administrative separation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Costco will not be an option for shoppers on Memorial Day this year, as the company's website says warehouses will be closed on May 25 in observance of the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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