conformist

Example Sentences

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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

Nora may be disappointed that her daughter is making such conformist choices, but Emmy sees no reason why the mother she never knew should feel entitled to shape her life.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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

Mom and Dad liked to make a big point about never surrendering to fear or to prejudice or to the narrow-minded conformist sticks-in-the-mud who tried to tell everyone else what was proper.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls