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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
sales figures that are within the norm of a store of that size
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Recent Examples of norm
If changing norms surrounding gender and sexuality generate sufficient apprehension among a large enough segment of society, authoritarian leaders or opportunistic politicians can solidify their own support and get the public behind illiberal agendas by tapping into popular fears.
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Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Its length was not the only aspect of the chorus that defied norms.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
And nationally, sackings were 8.1% of all jobs last year vs. the typical 11%
That’s a very decent employment market vs the historical norm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
The truth is that both break traditional airflow assumptions, challenge heat rejection norms and force us to rethink redundancy models.
—Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
Its length was not the only aspect of the chorus that defied norms.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
And nationally, sackings were 8.1% of all jobs last year vs. the typical 11%
That’s a very decent employment market vs the historical norm.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 July 2025
The truth is that both break traditional airflow assumptions, challenge heat rejection norms and force us to rethink redundancy models.
—Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for norm
Noun
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While no two years are the same in terms of weather in Tennessee, there are measured normals for regions in the state.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 July 2025
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Containerization is the new normal for scalable AI systems.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The numbers: Forecasters estimate the Labor Department on Friday will report the U.S. gained 109,000 jobs in July, down from 147,000 in June and a monthly average of 130,000 this year.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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And through the show’s first two weeks (with episodes on July 10, July 13, July 16, July 17 and July 20), viewership is holding steady with a season-to-date multiplatform average of 4.8 million viewers.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Netflix offers customers three plans: standard with ads, standard and premium.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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“Norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norm. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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