conformism

noun

Definition of conformismnext
as in subordination

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  1. subordination
  2. passivity
  3. obedience
  4. compliance
  5. acquiescence
Noun
  • In Gilead, women exist in complete subordination to men, especially the handmaids, a class of women who are still fertile despite an ongoing environmental catastrophe that has decimated birth rates.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The armed forces have never aspired or organized to overthrow the government, and their professional ethos of subordination to civilian control is deeply ingrained.
    Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of subordination
Noun
  • This combination of sloppiness and passivity creates the defensive transition scenarios that Maresca wants to limit.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
  • In media relations, the fastest PR team often wins the coverage, while passivity and delays can kill a good opportunity.
    David Racine, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of passivity
Noun
  • Ensure commands are paired with rewards or positive experiences to encourage obedience.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Democrats specifically held out hope that Utah's religious culture of obedience would weigh on voters' reaction to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and Trump's felony convictions, driving down Republican support.
    Erin Alberty, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of obedience
Noun
  • But since the 2021 sewage spill, Hyperion has seen a surge in compliance issues.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Amid the rapid growth of AI in legal technology, one professional is standing out for his pioneering work in regulatory compliance and SEC filings.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of compliance
Noun
  • Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
    Howard LaFranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But all dictatorships require at least some degree of either popular support or acquiescence.
    Brett L. Carter, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2023
Definition of acquiescence
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conforming (to or with)

conformism

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“Conformism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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