CONFORMING Synonyms: 237 Similar and Opposite Words

conforming 1 of 2

adjective

as in consistent

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conforming

2 of 2

verb

present participle of conform

as in corresponding

to be in agreement on every point the list conforms with the contents of the trunk

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as in blending

to form a pleasing relationship last-minute changes in the schedule that conform with our plans nicely

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as in reconciling

to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences we'll have to conform this new rule with existing policy regarding student-run organizations on campus

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as in adapting

to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation I can be funny or serious, for I always conform my behavior to the situation

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misadjusting

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Recent Examples of conforming

Adjective

There are so often non-binary folks or trans women or gender non-conforming people that are featured on our channel or on our lineups. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026 Going down the other hallway will lead you toward changing rooms (including a space for guests of non-conforming gender) and an indoor area with hot and cold pools. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 According to the festival, more than 80 percent of the competition films are from creators identifying as female or gender non-conforming, with 53 percent identifying as BIPOC, Asian or Pacific Islander and 40 percent identifying as LGBTQIA+. — Carole Horst, Variety, 10 June 2026 These can be more difficult to secure than an FHA loan and are generally split into conforming and non-conforming loans. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026 Baystate offered counseling for gender non-conforming youth, and the endocrinology department had experience in prescribing hormone therapy. — Karen Brown, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026 Among them, some of the city’s industrial land is dotted by non-conforming uses such as schools, housing and offices, and some of the employers included in the study sit outside of industrial areas. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026 Arlington identified 63 properties that would become legally non-conforming, but Palma said that this would not change anything unless the building was sold. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026 In 2013 the board adopted a transgender and gender non-conforming student board policy drafted by the district’s LGBTQ+ task force which was updated again in 2018. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 YouTube will continue consuming an increasing share of television viewing without conforming to Hollywood’s traditional definitions of either a studio or a network. — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Whenever there is irregular talent, someone capable of breaking their role’s conventions, there are arguments about conforming to orthodoxy. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 18 July 2026 The boot relies on a combination of stretch ripstop upper fabric, laces and centrally zippered overlay to provide a confident, foot-conforming fit. — New Atlas, 14 July 2026 This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026 This design maximizes ocean views while conforming to the slope across five or possibly more levels. — Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026 The Pride in Production initiative from Pink Triangle Press has key industry backing and aims to drive more acceptance for Two spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non conforming people working in Canada’s screen sectors. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conforming

Adjective

Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistent

Verb

Flying private is more popular than ever, but the luxury experience and its corresponding price tag makes these flights out of reach for most people.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a federal portal.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponding

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Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of blending

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Reconcile Fragmented Information Before Risk In commodity trading, the strongest returns come from reconciling fragmented information such as cash forecasting, invoice matching, document review, approvals and exception tracking.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
With defensive end Ashton Gillotte working back from a ruptured plantar fascia, the Chiefs have all the more urgency about reconciling depth beyond starter George Karlaftis.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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After their decades observing goatsbeard adapting to polyploidy in the lab, the Soltises can even predict which genes are most likely to get the boot and which are more likely to stick around.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026
Teams can spend less time rebuilding general-purpose capabilities and more time adapting models to specific vehicles, geographies, safety cases and applications.

— John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapting

Adjective

Is this suit more conformable than the costume from Revenge of the Sith?

— Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022
Parker details that after a few meetings and sample swapping with the agency, Macy’s picked up her collection and the pair have dedicated its mission to approach size inclusive fashion in a fun yet conformable way.

— Nandi Howard, Essence, 18 May 2021

Definition of conformable

Verb

At least 62 missing Nepali citizens were among hundreds of locals trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area in Rasuwa, coinciding with the local festival of Janai Purnima on Friday, Sharma added.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well.

— Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

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Organizations need security operations capable of correlating multiple attack vectors, responding at machine speed and continuously learning from attacks occurring far beyond the walls of any single enterprise.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026

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