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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Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conformity. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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