Conformity & Connection: English Vocabulary List

used to convey that someone or something is conforming to a particular standard, guideline, or expectation

"His actions in line with policy."

"The new regulations are in line with international standards for environmental protection and sustainability."

occurring simultaneously or alongside something else

"The road runs in parallel with the river."

"The two projects are running in parallel with each other and will finish at the same time."

moving at the same pace, rhythm, or level as someone or something else

"He is in step with the times."

"The dancers moved in step with the music and their performance was perfectly synchronized."

in perfect alignment or harmony with something

"The music is in sync with the dance."

"The video is not in sync with the audio so the actors lips do not match the words."

used to show that two or more people or things are working together or happening at the same time to achieve a common goal

"He worked in tandem with his colleague."

"The new software works in tandem with the existing system to improve efficiency."

acting or happening together in perfect agreement or harmony

"They moved in unison."

"The choir sang in unison with the conductor, creating a powerful and harmonious sound that filled the hall."

in accordance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

"He acted in adherence to the rules."

"The workers acted in adherence to the safety guidelines and no one was injured."

in harmony with a particular idea, opinion, or viewpoint

"I am in agreement with you."

"I am in agreement with your proposal and I think we should move forward with it."

adhering to a specific rule, regulation, or requirement

"He acted in compliance with the rules."

"The building was constructed in compliance with all local safety regulations and codes."

in accordance with a particular standard, expectation, or norm

"The building is in conformity with codes."

"The product is made in conformity with international quality standards and has been certified."

in harmony with a particular concept or idea

"His actions are in congruence with his beliefs."

"The results are in congruence with previous studies and confirm the original hypothesis."

used to indicate a matching or parallel relationship with something else

"We are in correspondence via email."

"We have been in correspondence for several months but have never met in person."

having characteristics or qualities similar to a particular type or category

"It was in nature of help."

"The problem is administrative in nature and can be solved by the office manager easily."

used to show compliance with a specific rule, guideline, or standard

"We acted in accordance with the rules."

"We acted in accordance with the rules and completed all the required paperwork."

in the act of carrying out or achieving a task, duty, or obligation as required or expected

"In fulfillment of his promise he returned."

"In fulfillment of his promise he donated a large sum of money to the local children hospital."