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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This is due in part to changing preferences, which the report’s writers said are likely attributable to financial costs, a lack of social support, shifting societal norms, and safety and health concerns about having children.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Another area pupils will be taught is AI's biases towards certain norms because of the information it is trained on.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Despite all the public discourse around loneliness and the need to connect, the cold call violates some of the communication norms we’ve spent decades developing.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Younger generations are wary about the financial burden of marriage and raising children, while shifting cultural norms mean women no longer rely on marriage for economic security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
My friends and I had rejected most of the societal norms of high school, but we still bought into the iconic powers of formal dances.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
