Norma
1noun, genitive Nor·mae [nawr-mee] /ˈnɔr mi/. Astronomy.
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Contemporary Examples of norma
Glenn Close returns to Broadway for the first time since her star turn as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard 20 years ago.
Fall Broadway Preview: 'This Is Our Youth,' Bradley Cooper as ‘The Elephant Man,' and MoreJanice Kaplan
September 11, 2014
Psychologically, he exists somewhere on the spectrum between Norma Desmond and Alex DeLarge.
He was like Norma Desmond up there, still craving the spotlight after the spotlight had long since been dimmed.
Equal parts compassionate and neurotic, Farmiga plays Norma with an intense level of adrenaline.
Like Norma, Farmiga is a mother who uses her real-life circumstances to fuel her performance.
Historical Examples of norma
If she were about to play Norma, it would be worth everything, but in this part—!
The Old Countess; or, The Two ProposalsAnn S. Stephens
In fact, "Norma" is good, and goes far to carry one out of the wilderness.
The Citizen-SoldierJohn Beatty
“Maybe they would like the name ‘Little Soldiers,’” ventured Norma.
The Blue Birds' Winter NestLillian Elizabeth Roy
With a sudden flash of intuition Norma Bonkowski flew to the manager.
The Angel of the TenementGeorge Madden Martin
"I will not—cannot—believe it," murmured Norma—in her best stage tones.
The Angel of the TenementGeorge Madden Martin