normalization
noun
nor·mal·i·za·tion
ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
plural normalizations
: the act or process of normalizing
normalization of pH levels
… the normalization of sharing [personal gender] pronouns emphasizes the fact that everyone has preferred pronouns, not just trans and non-binary folks.—
Christina M. Xiao
Christina M. XiaoEventually, with wisdom and restraint on both sides, a stable arrangement was contrived that made possible the progressive normalization of British-Irish relations.—Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski… it's great to rack up these normalizations [of relations]. Obviously, peace is better than war …—Christiane Amanpour
Christiane AmanpourExamples of normalization in a Sentence
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In Saudi Arabia, which is pursuing a normalization deal with Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, which has already struck one, the authorities have displayed such hypersensitivity to any hint of opposition that many people are too frightened to speak on the issue.
—Emad Mekay, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Saudi leaders still believe that a bilateral defense treaty with the United States must be part of any future normalization deal with Israel.
—Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2024
This normalization has been a net gain for society.
—Maytal Eyal and Bridget Freihart, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The normalization of interest rates is an important aspect to consider.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This normalization of the pressure gradient across the back of eye is thought to help stop the damage that can lead to glaucoma.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
Ending Jordan’s nearly 30-year-old peace deal with Israel and the normalization of relations that followed.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Whereas former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger courted communist China during the Cold War by offering Beijing a normalization of ties with the United States, U.S. officials cannot extend a deal of that sort to either Moscow or Beijing at this point.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
The number of people choosing to opt-out of alcohol, whether temporarily or permanently, has grown, and with it, the normalization of being alcohol-free.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
Emad Mekay, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2024
Saudi leaders still believe that a bilateral defense treaty with the United States must be part of any future normalization deal with Israel.
—Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2024
This normalization has been a net gain for society.
—Maytal Eyal and Bridget Freihart, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
The normalization of interest rates is an important aspect to consider.
—Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This normalization of the pressure gradient across the back of eye is thought to help stop the damage that can lead to glaucoma.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2024
Ending Jordan’s nearly 30-year-old peace deal with Israel and the normalization of relations that followed.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Whereas former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger courted communist China during the Cold War by offering Beijing a normalization of ties with the United States, U.S. officials cannot extend a deal of that sort to either Moscow or Beijing at this point.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
The number of people choosing to opt-out of alcohol, whether temporarily or permanently, has grown, and with it, the normalization of being alcohol-free.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Normalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalization. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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