the norm
noun
1
: an average level of development or achievement
She scored well above/below the norm in math.
2
: something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected
Smaller families have become the norm.
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However, this price range for gas has been the norm for the last few months.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But sometimes, once in a magical blue moon, a star will stray from the norm—and pop up in the most random of places.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
In today’s job market, where career transitions are the norm, many Americans are unknowingly leaving behind retirement savings that could cost them dearly.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As per the norm, the phone generates stereo sound by combining the downward-firing speaker with the earpiece.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But sometimes, once in a magical blue moon, a star will stray from the norm—and pop up in the most random of places.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
In today’s job market, where career transitions are the norm, many Americans are unknowingly leaving behind retirement savings that could cost them dearly.
—Brian Menickella, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As per the norm, the phone generates stereo sound by combining the downward-firing speaker with the earpiece.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the norm
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“The norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20norm. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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