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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
As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.
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Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Some use shaming to project their values onto others to encourage conformity to their standards.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Distancing Oneself When neither conformity nor validation feels viable, some individuals opt to distance themselves from the source of conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Some use shaming to project their values onto others to encourage conformity to their standards.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Distancing Oneself When neither conformity nor validation feels viable, some individuals opt to distance themselves from the source of conflict.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for conformity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
Noun
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Clouse expressed optimism about Campbell’s ability to change its offerings accordance with consumers’ preferences and tastes.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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However, Federal Reserve offices will be closed in accordance with Biden’s executive order.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Jan. 2025
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The state would conduct audits on businesses to ensure compliance with those requirements, something that Albritton was opposed to.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The executive order can instigate the name change, but compliance is another issue.—
Mark Thiessen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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By ensuring consistent adherence to legal frameworks, the bill promotes accountability and strengthens enforcement across these sectors.—
Chris Felder,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors are tasked with ensuring adherence to these policies, with significant implications for state and local jurisdictions resistant to federal immigration mandates.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Charles’ devotion to the soulful folk-rock and delicate harmonies of McGwyer Mortimer is almost religious.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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The camera lingers in close-up on faces of different ages, backgrounds and ethnicities together showing the harmony of cohabitation that different governments, racist traditions and customs tried to end.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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The tool provides visibility to conformance by plant, supplier, and buyer.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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From protocol conformance to infrastructure resilience and secure key management, these risks scale as the value of staked assets grows.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
30 Oct. 2024
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Direct observation eventually undermined the theory.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Jan. 2025
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As both a documentarian and frequent interviewee himself, Questlove says that he’s learned that using contemporary observations, especially from a subject, aren’t necessarily the best way to pinpoint their impact.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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In a nationwide first, schools across New York are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Lunar New Year.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
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Still, Monday’s dual observances will unfold in ordinary ways.—
Clyde McGrady,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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