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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
The larger subject of the administration’s effort to slash federal spending in general was also decried by numerous winners as a violation of cherished democratic norms.
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 June 2025
For such coordination to be effective, leaders will have to construct and maintain networks of connection, norms, and institutions.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
And things have already ticked back down, though compared to historical norms, home runs are still flying out of college ballparks at a rate akin to the gorilla ball days.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Oilers celebrated in front of the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, which McDavid went against all usual hockey norms and touched the trophy.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 June 2025
For such coordination to be effective, leaders will have to construct and maintain networks of connection, norms, and institutions.
—Robert O. Keohane, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
And things have already ticked back down, though compared to historical norms, home runs are still flying out of college ballparks at a rate akin to the gorilla ball days.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The Oilers celebrated in front of the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, which McDavid went against all usual hockey norms and touched the trophy.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for norm
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For McClain, a colonel and Master Army aviator, that means adapting to a new normal of living and working in space.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The movie’s over-all arc is a common one: from the unquestioned routines of daily life to the strange new normal of risks and precautions, fears and constraints, illness and deaths; from there to an eventual sense of wary relief.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
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For noncitizens, during last year’s Labor Day weekend, travelers waited an average of 113 minutes and during the biggest backup, at least one unlucky passenger waited 245 minutes, or more than four hours, to make it through customs.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Norm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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