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new normal

American

[noo nawr-muhl, nyoo] / ˈnu ˈnɔr məl, ˈnyu /

noun

a current situation, social custom, etc., that is different from what has been experienced or done before but is expected to become usual or typical.

We are facing a new normal that includes raging forest fires and prolonged drought.

Etymology

Origin of new normal

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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In the new normal, black gold may outshine the original.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"The concern is whether this becomes the new normal."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“You can look across the board on solid results, but I think it’s become the new normal in terms of this pushback on a lot of the spending on AI,” said Gordon.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

High prices are the new normal in the U.S. beef market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

It’s funny how quickly my family settles into a new normal.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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