conformity
noun
con·for·mi·ty
kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē 
plural conformities
1
: correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
behaved in conformity with her beliefs
2
: an act or instance of conforming
her conformity with the latest fashions
3
: action in accordance with some specified standard or authority
conformity to social custom
conformity with the federal law and state insurance codes
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Examples of conformity in a Sentence
The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance.
the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
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Insisting on a different history—or a challenging monument—did not come easily to a Jewish population that was, for centuries, intent on conformity.
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Some use shaming to project their values onto others to encourage conformity to their standards.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
As an instrument of power and control in a single-party system, the North Korean military places supreme emphasis on doctrine, hierarchy, and conformity.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Then there are productions like Severance, the Apple TV+ show, where midcentury-modern design is used as a symbol for delusion and conformity.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
Some use shaming to project their values onto others to encourage conformity to their standards.
—Libby Ryan, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for conformity
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformity. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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conformity
noun
con·for·mi·ty
kən-ˈfȯr-mət-ē
plural conformities
1
: agreement in form, manner, or character
behaved in conformity with their beliefs
2
: action in accordance with a standard or authority : obedience
conformity to social custom
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