1
as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
that fateful day had begun just like any normal workday
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2
as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
if you run around screaming like that, no one will think you are normal
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
she has normal reading abilities for a child her age
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as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a temperature chart showing the normals and extremes for various regions
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Recent Examples of normal
Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Though the Pacific is hot this year, the Atlantic is closer to normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
That's not a normal radio rant.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Though the Pacific is hot this year, the Atlantic is closer to normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Noun
With snowfall 60% below normal for the season through February in its home state of Colorado and low in neighboring Utah, Vail has seen skiers and snowboarders stay away in droves.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normal
Adjective
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But the export success has hardly trickled down to ordinary citizens and transformed into buying power that can reverse the ongoing property slump, analysts say.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Claude will suddenly and unexpectedly tell a user during an ordinary chat to consider getting some sleep or rest, doing so in a casual, positive manner (not a harsh demand or rude insistence).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Along with the typical tickets, the band is offering VIP tickets for the tour that include a pre-show acoustic performance, a Q&A with the band, VIP lounge access, and exclusive merchandise.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The outbreak, which began in October 2023, has far exceeded the county’s typical HIV case count.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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His attack angle, which measures his bat position at the intercept point with the ball, is 3 degrees, which is a drastic change from his 6-degree average in each of the previous two seasons.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All of those numbers are near or slightly below the average from 1991 to 2020.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Cavs, who were bounced in five games out of the second round last year, were 15-14 in late December and battling their usual mix of injuries.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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General Daily Insight for May 17, 2026 Fresh thinking moves faster than our usual filters today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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After being deported from Sweden and moving to Bangkok in 2015, Drain Gang’s Thaiboy Digital has leaned harder into the cult rap crew’s love for rave electronics than any other member, chasing highs in lucid dreams to compensate for sporadic meetups with the boys.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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According to O’Leary, airports have effectively delegated to airlines the consequences of early morning happy hour—namely, rowdy passengers boarding flights while less than lucid.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The rooms Called casitas, the standard rooms here are closer in size to suites in other hotels—they're 925 square feet—and each one comes with airy outdoor terraces or patios populated with comfy daybeds and lounge chairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There's a pricing page in Brazil where the legal fine print doesn't match local consumer protection norms.—
Georg Ell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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On May 13 the 33-year-old pop star attended Dior’s exclusive cruise show in Los Angeles, bucking resortwear norms with a double-denim look paired with sleek black accessories with cool silver hardware.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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