as in follower
often disapproving
a person who behaves in a way that is considered acceptable by most people and who avoids doing things that could be considered different or unusual
They went from being angry punk rockers to bland conformists. They like to travel, but they're conformists who go to only the most popular destinations.
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Recent Examples of conformist
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
As explained by The Pew Research Center, this generation was given its name as they were perceived as conformist and civic-minded.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many of them seem to be passive or active conformists, seizing upon the opportunities that the still-present market economy or big enterprises provide for young careerists.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
There’s no question where Longworth stands on the spectrum between conformist thinking and auteurist risk-taking.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
As explained by The Pew Research Center, this generation was given its name as they were perceived as conformist and civic-minded.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
With your support, NR will continue to buck conformist pressure.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
Instead, many of them seem to be passive or active conformists, seizing upon the opportunities that the still-present market economy or big enterprises provide for young careerists.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformist
Noun
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Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pawrent, who uses the social media tag @dollythesassysausage, shared the unconventional tactic of tying the lead of their sausage dog, Dolly, to their sibling's dog—an obedient cocker spaniel called Cooper.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Golem was a powerful, obedient protector, performing tasks and defending the ghetto.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the wild, rapid growth, a docile temperament and fast egg-laying are not traits that would serve chickens well in the slightest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bullmastiffs are docile at home and fearless at work.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Russia Has Become the Junior Partner For Moscow, the pipeline cements its subordinate role in its partnership with China.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her peer and subordinate evaluations were mixed.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Workplace innovation in the AI era will belong to those who are curious, not just those who are compliant.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The state sued Huntington Beach in March 2023, alleging that the city violated state law by refusing to submit a compliant housing element and creating zoning to support more housing construction.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This led Liu to wonder if these pliant electronics might keep up with the mutable nature of embryonic brains.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
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Japan hasn’t been as pliant as Trump seemed to expect.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?—
Ryan Parker,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 June 2022
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Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.—
Nandi Howard,
Essence,
18 May 2021
Adjective
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Jason Ardizzone-West’s set is a predictable slick white box, its blank surfaces submissive to the constant barrage of Brad Peterson’s video projections.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Managers are no longer as cautious, players are no longer as submissive, supporters are no longer as in awe.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Conformist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformist. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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