1
as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
a strong-willed pop star who is not known for her compliance
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2
as in submission
a bending to the authority or control of another
an administrator who demands prompt and unquestioning compliance from subordinates
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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
compliance with the statute was far from universal
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Recent Examples of compliance
These tactics might lead to compliance, but never to transformation.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The annual Trout Derby on April 5-6 will proceed as scheduled, SMUD said, with inspection teams onsite to ensure compliance with the new rules.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Ensuring compliance with these orders has also been a challenge for some judges.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
In April 2024, authorities started using aerial drone surveillance to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
The annual Trout Derby on April 5-6 will proceed as scheduled, SMUD said, with inspection teams onsite to ensure compliance with the new rules.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Ensuring compliance with these orders has also been a challenge for some judges.
—Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Mar. 2025
In April 2024, authorities started using aerial drone surveillance to monitor hijab compliance in public spaces.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compliance
Noun
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Most leaders instinctively prefer commitment because engagement feels better than grudging obedience.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Compliance is the act of going along with something — often imposed by a person or system — through reactive or passive obedience.—
Sunita Sah,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Moreno’s first title reign began in June 2021 with a submission win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to the Pentagon by email and to NATO by submission form on Thursday morning for comment.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, law students showed much less influence from sympathy and stronger adherence to precedent.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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So, unlike the more structured approach of the DASH diet, the Mediterranean eating plan is more flexible and enjoyable for long-term adherence.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
20 Mar. 2025
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The parts that are produced for a vehicle impact whether an entire car or truck is compliant, but many major parts such as engines and transmissions are assembled locally, assisting compliancy for the finished product.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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This scholarly expansion will likely involve a creative crossover of state backing and private sector cooperation from companies ready to meet research-grade compliancy standards.—
Joerg Leheste,
Scientific American,
8 July 2024
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By embracing their differences, Zucker and Tisch have created a brand that is accessible and inclusive, proving that the best partnerships thrive on contrast rather than conformity.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Strolling the grounds at George M. Steinbrenner Field, CC Sabathia scoffed at the notion that the Yankees have been some bastion of conformity.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Professional security companies that install cameras do so in conformance with all local and or state laws.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 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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Russia will continue to object to NATO membership for Ukraine, but NATO’s decision should not depend on Russian acquiescence.—
STEPHEN HADLEY,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or in 2025, does Hollywood go the other way, the Big Tech way, toward acquiescence, toward eliminating the fact-checking departments, toward platforming the trolls, toward filling the coffers of the first lady?—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Primes The McKay conjecture began with the observation of a strange coincidence.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Compliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliance. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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