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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
Ostracism, even ex-communication, are the price for non-conformity.
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Doug Szenher, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Sadly, automation and AI reward conformity and sameness, qualities that can produce consistency but never greatness.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The opposite of diversity, equity and inclusion is conformity, inequality and exclusion.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
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Doug Szenher, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Sadly, automation and AI reward conformity and sameness, qualities that can produce consistency but never greatness.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2026
This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The opposite of diversity, equity and inclusion is conformity, inequality and exclusion.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Chinese navy and China Coast Guard carry out activities in relevant waters in strict accordance with China's domestic laws and international law.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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The case traces back to April 2025, when the Justice Department initiated compliance reviews of Harvard’s undergraduate, law, and medical school admissions programs.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new law would go into effect almost immediately upon a veto override, which could force local governments and school districts to scramble to come into compliance or face steep fines that would compound daily.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Higher scores indicated greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Seamless transitions from your living room to the lawn; chef-grade kitchens wrapped in natural flagstone, firepits that bring families together and architectural harmony that makes your home feel twice as large.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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The inspector ensures conformance with building plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and standards.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The fees bring the development in conformance with Oceanside’s new, higher minimum of 15% affordable housing.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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Colorado is building up its system of 76 airports, investing $12 million for projects ranging from an observation area to safety upgrades.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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From Weiss Field, the group of about 500 teens marched to Veterans Plaza just over a mile away near downtown Waukegan, where observations are held for Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other holidays.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Much like the Christian and Catholic observances of the Lent season leading up to Easter, Ramadan’s date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, since it’s based on the lunar calendar.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each year, the organization that launched the observance announces a national theme.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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