orthodoxy

noun

Definition of orthodoxynext
as in conformity

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Recent Examples of orthodoxy The most immediate consequence was opportunities for artists working in styles that fell outside the late modernist orthodoxy—most prominently, figuration. — Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026 The sartorial orthodoxy of masculine style was born in revolution, raised in industry, came of age in a culture of capitalism, reached maturity through the language of democracy, and then traveled across the globe through colonialism. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 But the Commanders, Vikings and Eagles were not the only ones presenting a paradox to the celebration of gays with the orthodoxy of the Muslim religion on Monday. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 For most of American history, the institutions capable of imposing orthodoxy were governments, churches, political parties, universities, and major media organizations. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for orthodoxy
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conformity
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  • Frontman and mastermind Matt Bellamy returns to his longstanding theme of the endless search for something pure and real in a world of conformity, hypocrisy and alienation.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
  • Determined to understand what is really going on, two teenagers begin an investigation that leads them to challenge the invaders, their town’s conformity and their own uncertainties.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 25 June 2026
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