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单词 conformities
释义

conformity

noun

con·​for·​mi·​ty kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce conformity (audio)
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

Synonyms

  • accord
  • accordance
  • agreement
  • conformance
  • congruence
  • congruency
  • congruity
  • consonance
  • harmony
  • tune
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Example Sentences

The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance. the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs
Recent Examples on the Web The judge was the first black woman to be a partner at a major law firm in South Carolina, so note that progressives in the end care more about ideological conformity than diversity. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2022 As the 1970s gave way to the 1980s, malls tried to fight their reputation for dreary conformity by going even bigger and more immersive. Jillian Steinhauer, The New Republic, 22 Aug. 2022 However, Orange said its previous fees were in conformity with the price range authorized by the authorities—regulators and finance ministries. Kingsley Kobo, Quartz, 18 July 2022 In the 1950s, Phillips describes a silence falling on creative mothers, as the steamroller drive for domestic conformity threatened to crush their artistic ambitions. Joanna Scutts, The New Republic, 20 June 2022 The true horror of Kaufman's Invasion, though, is that acquiescence gives way to McCarthyism; in conformity, old friends become new enemies. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2022 Social conformity, not philosophy, explains their beliefs. Verlan Lewis And Hyrum Lewis, WSJ, 17 June 2022 But social conformity — and a fear of public shaming that is instilled from the youngest ages — has been a key ingredient in Japan’s relative success in Covid prevention, experts say. New York Times, 2 July 2022 But social conformity — and a fear of public shaming that is instilled from the youngest ages — has been a key ingredient in Japan’s relative success in COVID prevention, experts say. Ben Dooley, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

conformity

noun

con·​for·​mi·​ty kən-ˈfȯr-mə-tē How to pronounce conformity (audio)
plural conformities
1
: agreement in form, manner, or character
The uniforms ensure conformity in dress.
2
: action in accordance with some standard or authority
conformity to rules of etiquette

conformities

noun

plural of conformity
1
as in adherences
the action of following a custom, rule, or law a rebellious artist who has never shown any interest in conformity to social custom

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • adherences
  • compliances
  • observations
  • conformances
  • observances
  • obediences
  • deferences
  • respects
  • regards
  • abidances
  • acquiescences
  • surrenders
  • submissions
  • attendances
  • attentions
  • honors
  • accessions
  • heeds
  • notices

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • violations
  • infringements
  • infractions
  • transgressions
  • breaches
  • contraventions
  • trespasses
  • disregards
  • delinquencies
  • derelictions
  • challenges
  • defiances
  • nonobservances
  • offences
  • sins
  • offenses
  • wrongs
  • neglects
  • rebellions
  • brush-offs
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2
as in compliances
the following of a custom, rule, or law a small community that still expected conformity to traditional gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • adherences
  • compliances
  • observations
  • conformances
  • observances
  • obediences
  • deferences
  • respects
  • regards
  • abidances
  • acquiescences
  • surrenders
  • submissions
  • attendances
  • attentions
  • honors
  • accessions
  • heeds
  • notices

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • violations
  • infringements
  • infractions
  • transgressions
  • breaches
  • contraventions
  • trespasses
  • disregards
  • delinquencies
  • derelictions
  • challenges
  • defiances
  • nonobservances
  • offences
  • sins
  • offenses
  • wrongs
  • neglects
  • rebellions
  • brush-offs
See More
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