1
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
Design For Identity Integration, Not Assimilation Too often, organizations reward conformity under the guise of culture fit.
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Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Now the Trump administration is implementing an authoritarian plan to squash dissent, force conformity, and bring universities to their knees — in the name of protecting American Jews.
—Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Now the Trump administration is implementing an authoritarian plan to squash dissent, force conformity, and bring universities to their knees — in the name of protecting American Jews.
—Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
As in the past, these invocations of national security offer the pretext for the government’s efforts to stifle dissent and to mandate political conformity.
—Rick Baldoz, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
Today, polarization has stifled that openness, replacing critical inquiry with cautious conformity.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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However, Francis actually resided in a smaller residence, the Casa Santa Marta, which was also sealed in accordance with tradition.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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In January, the agency sent Suncor a compliance advisory, which is the first step in an investigation into permit violations, said Kate Malloy, a spokeswoman for the department’s Air Pollution Control Division.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Locked out of the mainstream, cannabis operators have created platforms to manage everything from online ordering and payments to compliance and logistics.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The King presented the King Charles III Harmony Award, a special honor to recognize long-term commitment to creating a world where people, places and the planet can live in harmony.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Finding driver heads that have crept over the line of conformance is not an unusual occurrence, especially for clubs that are hit thousands of times over a long period of time.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
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Each incident also resulted in an internal affairs investigation — on Jan. 13, Police Chief Todd Chamberlain upheld findings that Stanfield-Parker violated the department’s policies on off-duty firearm possession, conformance to law, conduct unbecoming and neglect of duty, firing him in each case.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
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Each installment was a chance for a new joke, a new observation—about fashion, dating, public restrooms, artistic pretensions, being mistaken for a man—in an era when popular depictions of lesbian experience were rare.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Summer is prime time for backyard birdwatching, and Costco has just the thing to elevate your observation game.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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While the documents do not say what the ship's new name would be, the proposal comes during Pride Month, the monthlong observance of the LGBTQ+ community that also coincides with the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising of 1969.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
3 June 2025
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The origins of Memorial Day date to 1868, although it was then known as Decoration Day, and observance gradually spread throughout the states.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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