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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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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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as in normalcy
the state or fact of being the way things usually are
the county slowly has returned to normality after a week of flash flooding
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Recent Examples of normal
Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
This can result in dehydration and imbalances in sodium and potassium levels, which are critical for normal cellular function and cardiovascular stability.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
Following summer-like temperatures early in the week, a cold front moving through the area will bring things down to fall normals in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
However, over time, Nataly can look forward to resuming life as a normal teenager, including returning to playing basketball.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
This can result in dehydration and imbalances in sodium and potassium levels, which are critical for normal cellular function and cardiovascular stability.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Noun
By that point, the hotel had settled into its temporary new normal: hosting a revolving door of first-time guests while the city pauses its social calendar that would typically lead a starrier clientele to events there, especially at the height of awards season.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
Following summer-like temperatures early in the week, a cold front moving through the area will bring things down to fall normals in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normal
Adjective
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These are taxed at different (typically lower) rates than ordinary income.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, ordinary residential buildings have also been damaged.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hours of screen time per day for kids 0-8 remained stable, but children are watching less live television and cable and more time short videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.—
Megan Morrone,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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The current period should be a stable interglacial, which means the next ice age would begin in about 10,000 years, the researchers said in their findings.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The multi-dimensional tone is a bit more muted than her typical bright golden blonde, with new neutral undertones; Schwartz added a mix of highlights using Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus and lowlights with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Starbucks's Revolving Door Of CEOs Has Impacted Performance Starbucks’ management team has changed leadership four times in five years, leading to difficulty for the company to keep its typical strong financial performance year-over-year.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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As usual, Soderbergh edits in style using his Mary Ann Bernard pseudonym and his Peter Andrews pseudonym as well for the fine cinematography.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Agencies that have already received funding approval or operate on a permanent funding basis would continue to operate as usual.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Since, however, the media maven has been spotted out twice, both times appearing to be in lucid and aware of her surroundings.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cost to customers Those costs can pile up quickly as the average storm can consume over 800 man hours of work restoring power to customers.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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Related article Tracking measles cases in the United States But the current measles situation in the US is far from average.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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The policy changes were part of the March 5 consent calendar, a set of routine items that the council approves in one motion.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The routine business of the Senate often involves technically skipping procedural steps.—
Ben Adler,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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So the rational strategy, in many cases, is to wait.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Also use your words to compose a factual, rational statement of your position.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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