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conformist

[kuhn-fawr-mist] / kənˈfɔr mɪst /


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In case you’ve forgotten the events of 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” it’s about a group of heroes resisting the conformist authoritarianism of a ridiculous figure called President Business, also known as the despotic Lord Business.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

But it is fair to say that Scotland’s political attitude is conformist.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

"Attending a concert is a mix of bragging rights, being a conformist and being part of the scene," he says.

From BBC Sep. 28, 2024

It’s the most conformist and hierarchical sport, its players subject to punishment if they do not follow the detailed orders of an older man who often has a military background.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2024

It did not feel preppie, stuffy, or conformist.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

"The process is inherently driven by appreciators pulling the conformists upward, but not the other way around," says Dr. Snitkovsky.

From Science Daily Mar. 2, 2026

First, second and third class travel was provided for conformists, and another section with the same classes for non-conformists.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2023

Teams that win tend to have a GM who doesn’t ride with conformists.

From Seattle Times Mar. 1, 2023

But which teachers do you remember: the obedient conformists, or those who were willing to fight for their students and teach in unconventional ways?

From Washington Post Dec. 5, 2022

I go to school with a bunch of conformists.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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