norm
noun
a standard, model, or pattern.
norms
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pluralof norm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s making sure there’s accountability and just the freedom to have an open, honest, fact-based discussion that challenges norms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"His nomination also carries a symbolic meaning, given that Baka went all the way to prove that what happened to him was not really in line with European Union norms," analyst Zsiga said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
At the state Republican meeting that month in Decatur, Lincoln had broken from political norms and appeared in person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Daily retail net buying of single stocks remains at its lowest level since 2020, according to Vanda Research, with the 21-day average sitting well below recent norms.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
People who were gay, resisted gender norms, or engaged in interracial dating often found themselves involuntarily committed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
