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
Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
With your support, NR will continue to buck conformist pressure.
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Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Nov. 2024
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
Something outrageous and non-conformist.
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Tim Parker,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Published 70 years ago, this shocking poem was a powerful rebuke to conformists in 1950s America.
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Air Mail,
27 Sep. 2025
With your support, NR will continue to buck conformist pressure.
—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The tuxedo—or depending on your geographical position, the dinner suit (Britain) or le smoking (France)—at first feels like the ultimate in conformist dress.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2025
Something outrageous and non-conformist.
—
Tim Parker,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformist
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The mom of two shares videos and photos of her fashion creations and her daughters wearing them with over 29,000 TikTok followers.
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In 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, Quakers made a formal stance against slavery, prohibiting followers of the faith from engaging in the institution.
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Second, victims of higher taxes don’t stand still and get sheared like obedient sheep.
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The dogs Kostyukevich saw on Happy K9 Academy’s Instagram page seemed happy and obedient.
Adjective
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In April, Hulu began airing the series The Testaments, a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale that depicts teen girls trained to be docile homemakers.
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His humble and docile disposition resembles that of the air sign Libra, which holds moral righteousness and fair-mindedness.
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Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.
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The economic order must remain subordinate to human dignity and the common good.
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Suddenly, an American apparel brand is forced to figure out how to open and manage a compliant, local bank account in Mumbai just to pay for its textiles.
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These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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In many ways, Trump is at the height of his power, surrounded by pliant leaders and able to count on a cohesive group of followers.
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The unions want their pliant board majority in place through 2032.
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Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?
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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.
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The submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing assorted things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to want something more emotional.
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This is a strategy born not of manly strength, but of submissive desperation.
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“Conformist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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