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Conform, with its prefix con-, "with" or "together", means basically "to adopt the form of those around you". Thus, employee behavior must usually conform with basic company policies. A certain philosophy may be said to conform with American values (even if we sometimes have a hard time agreeing on exactly what those are). And a Maine Coon cat or a Dandie Dinmont terrier must conform to its breed requirements in order to be registered for breeding purposes. Being a conformist is usually a safe bet; being a nonconformist, who ignores society's standards and the whole idea of conformity, can be a bit dangerous but also sometimes more fun.
Examples of conform in a Sentence
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.
—Eric Asimov, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Albany needs to fix this legal monstrosity and conform liability for construction injuries to the comparable negligence standard which prevails everywhere else in the United States.
—John Faso, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
The conforming memory foam offers ample support for joint relief and is ideal for back and stomach sleepers.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Conform.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conform. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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conform
verb
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conform
intransitive verb
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