compliant

adjective

kəm-ˈplī-ənt How to pronounce compliant (audio)
Definition of compliantnext
as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another a corrupt regime aided by a compliant press

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Recent Examples of compliant Anderson said that in her opinion, if states sign onto the pledge and don’t comply with it, school districts could see a loss of reimbursement for compliant menus. — Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 25 Aug. 2026 Pay transparency and hiring rules can differ significantly by location, and an advertisement that's compliant in one state may need additional information in another. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 The organization said the changes are intended to keep its textile and leather labels compliant as the bloc tightens its restrictions on green claims. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Notwithstanding his unconventional appearance, Djonny is a compliant sort. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compliant
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obedient
Adjective
  • Reflecting on her obedient past as a child actor, Panettiere told THR that that pressure ultimately took a toll on her.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of obedient

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“Compliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compliant. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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