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nonconformity

[non-kuhn-fawr-mi-tee] / ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti /


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This is the beginning of “Bartleby, the Scrivener,” Melville’s absurdist tale of work, agency and nonconformity.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

These included books like Uncle Bobby’s Wedding and My Rainbow—stories that portray same-sex couples, gender nonconformity, and affirming representations of queer families.

From Slate Apr. 23, 2025

His fictional character, a hyperactive, bow-tied man-child, provided subversive messages about nonconformity in films such as “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and his classic Saturday morning TV show, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”

From Salon Jan. 30, 2025

The dark orange signifies gender nonconformity and independence; light orange, community; white, unique relationships to womanhood; pink, serenity and peace; dusty pink, love and sex; and dark rose, femininity.

From Seattle Times Jun. 23, 2023

Despite the park’s nonconformity, during the 1950s organized tournaments and other games were played there almost every day, even in winter, with players wrapped in mufflers and hats, awkwardly moving their pieces with gloved hands.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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