CONFORMISM Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

conformism

noun

Definition of conformism

as in subordination

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Recent Examples of conformism His hope is a life that resonates with authentic emotion and not monotonous conformism. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026 The brutality of conformism, the draining of romantic love, the disavowal of human eroticism and desire—these are the tenets of the society that Singh and Musteata have drawn, with an impish humor, a society that must smell rank, given the interdiction against clean teeth. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2025 Hegemons use consent and conformism (coercion) to maintain power. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conformism

Noun

Rodríguez insists that Venezuela’s new relationship with the US is based on diplomatic and commercial cooperation and isn’t a matter of subordination or foreign interference.

— Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
That’s why the theme of violence, both psychological and physical, is central to the novel, precisely because for so long—and unfortunately still today—violence hasn’t been considered sufficient reason to bring an end to the dominion of the male, founded on force and on the subordination of women.

— Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 7 June 2026

Definition of subordination

Noun

To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
True qualification now demands a willingness to embrace new information, recent adaptive experience, a clear understanding of one's core problem-solving ability, and conviction to act under pressure.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

In that process, key nuances can get lost, turning action into passivity, for instance, or adding a gender to a word where none existed in the original.

— Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Trey posted high contact rates and patience bordering on passivity at showcases.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of passivity

Noun

Smarkets has had to confront each state’s provisions for its platform to operate as sportsbooks, including abiding to high compliance and tax costs.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
The proposal could also allow some drivers to avoid further penalties by correcting their vehicle's modifications and bringing it into compliance.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of compliance

Noun

With Taiwan’s 2028 elections approaching, sustained American support strengthens voices favoring self-defense over acquiescence to Beijing.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
In any case, the Biden Administration’s grudging acquiescence now looks like the beginning of a pattern of credulous capitulation.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of acquiescence

Noun

The little girl could be heard well over a rowdy crowd that had about been lulled into passiveness — and eventually, boos in the fifth round — in the humdrum title fight.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Despite his relative passiveness, Brighton’s collective structure is strong.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026