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
Hysteria over misinformation is leading us to some dark places where calls are made for the kind of censorship and conformity that breed resentment and prevent open inquiry.
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Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Work involves the inspecting of elevators, escalators and other mechanical or land lifts in order to determine their conformity with approved plans to legally established requirements.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Tartan Takes on New Relevance Image With 2025 expected to channel this year’s political unrest, tartan, the textile that designers like Vivienne Westwood have used to challenge the ideals it was created to represent — structure, conformity, loyalty — seems poised for a resurgence.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
By 2020, many tech companies acted like arms of the ruling class, enforcing speech codes on racial matters and urging public conformity to expert opinion on the pandemic.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Work involves the inspecting of elevators, escalators and other mechanical or land lifts in order to determine their conformity with approved plans to legally established requirements.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Tartan Takes on New Relevance Image With 2025 expected to channel this year’s political unrest, tartan, the textile that designers like Vivienne Westwood have used to challenge the ideals it was created to represent — structure, conformity, loyalty — seems poised for a resurgence.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
By 2020, many tech companies acted like arms of the ruling class, enforcing speech codes on racial matters and urging public conformity to expert opinion on the pandemic.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformity
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The increase in prescriptions, and the prescribers who work in a broad range of specialties, point to the need for further audits into whether claims are being paid in accordance with Medicare requirements, the IG said.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Experts from the Earthquake Research Center of Istanbul Technical University and civil engineering professors from Dokuz Eylül university concluded that if the hotel had been built in accordance with earthquake regulations the building would not have collapsed.—
Emily Wither,
The Dial,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Bee and Stanton were honored by SPJ NorCal in 2020, recognizing work by Stanton and his colleagues in seeking compliance with Senate Bill 1421, a police transparency law, among other investigative work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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The full moon phase is a symbol of culmination and completion, and in this particular case, around themes of fairness, compromise and emotional harmony.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Very well made with notable harmony, enjoy this with roast chicken, duck, and seafood such as tuna or salmon (just like Pinot Noir) over the next 3-5 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
20 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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The agency also noted that the company’s response to its list of observations, formally known as Form 483, was insufficient.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Given that there are very few underwater observations of narwhals and so little is understood about this whale's behavior, however, another researcher who wasn't part of the study team is skeptical.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Issues over Western arms supplies, international observance of Russian occupied lands, Ukraine’s future security, Ukrainian troops in Kursk and Russia’s continued aerial campaigns over civilian populations all remain major issues that need to be negotiated.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Each year, themes focusing on specific issues related to women's rights help to direct advocacy and action, making each observance of IWD a potent tool for societal change.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conformity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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