as in standardized
to make agree with a single established standard or model
English spelling wasn't normalized until printed books became common
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Recent Examples of normalized
Versace’s social life also normalized cultural crossover—pop stars at fashion week, campaigns starring celebrities, influencers at movie premieres.
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Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Humans have already normalized travel to space.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
On Thursday morning, BWI saw similarly long wait times, which normalized around midday.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
With massive ad campaigns and close partnerships with sports leagues, broadcasters and star athletes, gambling has become so normalized that parents are betting with their children as a bonding activity.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Physical differences, which can sometimes become a talking point among children, are equally normalized.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Fashion-forward men like Jacob Elordi, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams have not just normalized carrying high-end bags but also embraced experimental shapes and styles — frequently appearing in public with brands like Bottega Veneta, Chanel, and Goyard.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Humans have already normalized travel to space.
—Michelle L.d. Hanlon, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
On Thursday morning, BWI saw similarly long wait times, which normalized around midday.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
With massive ad campaigns and close partnerships with sports leagues, broadcasters and star athletes, gambling has become so normalized that parents are betting with their children as a bonding activity.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Physical differences, which can sometimes become a talking point among children, are equally normalized.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
Fashion-forward men like Jacob Elordi, A$AP Rocky, and Pharrell Williams have not just normalized carrying high-end bags but also embraced experimental shapes and styles — frequently appearing in public with brands like Bottega Veneta, Chanel, and Goyard.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalized
standardized
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The judge also deemed the commissioner’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and standardized universal employment contracts as falling short of establishing that Manfred is involved in teams’ hiring of specific scouts.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 1924 the marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 meters (26 miles 385 yards).—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Normalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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