accordance

noun

ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce accordance (audio)
Definition of accordancenext
as in accord
a state of consistency make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules

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Recent Examples of accordance The letter was sent in accordance with the president’s requirements under the War Powers Resolution. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 July 2026 The Daily News Editorial Board should read the New York Post to learn that everything was done in accordance with FIFA rules, and why the use of the video assistant referee to determine intent was against the rules. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 If the recall is successful, that office would remain vacant until it is filled in accordance with existing law — either by a separate election or by appointment. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The drill is being held in accordance with county and state regulations. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
  1. accord
  2. harmony
  3. agreement
  4. tune
  5. conformance
  6. conformity
Noun
  • In reality, the president and the tech leaders signed a voluntary accord that allows the companies to police themselves.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The probe, which comes one day after top tech leaders signed a self-regulatory AI accord at the White House, could compel tech CEOs to testify before Congress.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of accord
Noun
  • Making a hit record wasn't all harmony for Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Teams, corporate sponsors and the city of Los Angeles welcomed in the world, producing large crowds and kumbaya moments — with fans of opposing teams partying side-by-side in (relative) peace and harmony.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Instead of forcing agreement, stay curious about what needs tweaking.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The effort is part of the agreement between the DAF and Northrop Grumman that increases annual B-21 production capacity by 25% while maintaining focus on cost, schedule and performance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • The rest of the quartet, including bassist Sam Wilson and fiddler Josiah Nelson, grab a seat behind Powell and let the tune play back once more.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The active exhaust system has been given a unique more muted acoustic tune thanks to sophisticated double gas-flow mixing inside the rear muffler.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tune
Noun
  • This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations.
    — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits).
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of conformance
Noun
  • In the late 1800s and the 1900s, as the forces of conformity and anonymity bore down on urban life, Thornton said everyday people began adding flair to their own signatures, too.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Environmental damage, plastic waste and the conformity of suburbia prompted designers and countercultural communities to imagine other ways of living — up to a point.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of conformity

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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accordance. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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