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
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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The Trump administration’s real agenda is the inspiration of fear and the inducement of conformity.
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George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In its order, the Court emphasized that there is a fundamental distinction between the question of acceptance by States of the Court’s jurisdiction and the conformity of their acts with international law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
At the same time, Clement’s own experiences are undeniable evidence that there is a certain ideological rigidity to the positions taken by major firms, a conformity reinforced by their corporate clients.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
Design For Identity Integration, Not Assimilation Too often, organizations reward conformity under the guise of culture fit.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
In its order, the Court emphasized that there is a fundamental distinction between the question of acceptance by States of the Court’s jurisdiction and the conformity of their acts with international law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
At the same time, Clement’s own experiences are undeniable evidence that there is a certain ideological rigidity to the positions taken by major firms, a conformity reinforced by their corporate clients.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2025
Design For Identity Integration, Not Assimilation Too often, organizations reward conformity under the guise of culture fit.
—Mary Hemphill, Phd, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformity. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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