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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That’s the norm around here, so when there’s a player who needs more time, they’re not often afforded it by the fan base and even members of the media.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Which is a long way of saying two things: first is that what Baldacci views as a threat to his work has long been the norm in all other aspects of commerce.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Texas Water Association is among several organizations that are lobbying for a dedicated funding source to replace the one-off capitalizations that have been the norm in recent years.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But having spent so many years in the organization space, Kelly has seen a few things that are not necessarily the norm.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 30 July 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Which is a long way of saying two things: first is that what Baldacci views as a threat to his work has long been the norm in all other aspects of commerce.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The Texas Water Association is among several organizations that are lobbying for a dedicated funding source to replace the one-off capitalizations that have been the norm in recent years.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But having spent so many years in the organization space, Kelly has seen a few things that are not necessarily the norm.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 30 July 2025
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“The norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20norm. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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