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Recent Examples of conformity The 2010s and the ongoing Trump era have also intensified the clamor for identity politics, where a sometimes fragile sense of empowerment is gained by asserting difference in the face of mass American conformity. David Katz, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 Make no mistake:the emerging definition of manhood consolidates Trump's power, encouraging conformity to an ideal that is out of reach. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 By embracing their differences, Zucker and Tisch have created a brand that is accessible and inclusive, proving that the best partnerships thrive on contrast rather than conformity. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Strolling the grounds at George M. Steinbrenner Field, CC Sabathia scoffed at the notion that the Yankees have been some bastion of conformity. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conformity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
Noun
  • And Crypto Brace For A $9 Trillion Fed Price Flip Google Chrome Attack Warning—Stop Using Your Passwords ‘NYT Mini’ Clues And Answers For Wednesday, March 19 The Stoics, such as Seneca and Epictetus, proposed that true happiness lies in acceptance, inner peace, and living in accordance with nature.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The increase in prescriptions, and the prescribers who work in a broad range of specialties, point to the need for further audits into whether claims are being paid in accordance with Medicare requirements, the IG said.
    Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • But neither the Principals’ Association nor the MSAD #51 Board of Directors will sign that compliance agreement, representatives said this week.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
  • The only modifications: noting that the approximately $9 tourist levy introduced in February 2024 is in fact mandatory, and upping enforcement mechanisms for broader compliance with the rules.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • So, unlike the more structured approach of the DASH diet, the Mediterranean eating plan is more flexible and enjoyable for long-term adherence.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In contrast, law students showed much less influence from sympathy and stronger adherence to precedent.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The full moon phase is a symbol of culmination and completion, and in this particular case, around themes of fairness, compromise and emotional harmony.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Very well made with notable harmony, enjoy this with roast chicken, duck, and seafood such as tuna or salmon (just like Pinot Noir) over the next 3-5 years.
    Tom Hyland, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Professional security companies that install cameras do so in conformance with all local and or state laws.
    Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.
    Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Issues over Western arms supplies, international observance of Russian occupied lands, Ukraine’s future security, Ukrainian troops in Kursk and Russia’s continued aerial campaigns over civilian populations all remain major issues that need to be negotiated.
    Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Each year, themes focusing on specific issues related to women's rights help to direct advocacy and action, making each observance of IWD a potent tool for societal change​.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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