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
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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
Simply put, the film’s depiction and further normalization of stylish, upper-crust Black individuals trumps any other notions.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
For many workers with disabilities, the normalization of remote work has offered an opportunity to avoid energy-draining commutes and offices that are not designed to accommodate their needs.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Such was the thinking behind the Israeli-Saudi normalization agreement that was on the cusp of success just before October 7.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
The attack was swiftly condemned by Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, which signed a normalization agreement with Israel in 2020.
—Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The luxury industry has also entered a period of normalization now, the analysts highlighted, which means the first half of the year will seem dull, especially when compared to the same period a year ago.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Mar. 2024
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
Simply put, the film’s depiction and further normalization of stylish, upper-crust Black individuals trumps any other notions.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
For many workers with disabilities, the normalization of remote work has offered an opportunity to avoid energy-draining commutes and offices that are not designed to accommodate their needs.
—Ben Casselman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Such was the thinking behind the Israeli-Saudi normalization agreement that was on the cusp of success just before October 7.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2024
The attack was swiftly condemned by Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, which signed a normalization agreement with Israel in 2020.
—Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The luxury industry has also entered a period of normalization now, the analysts highlighted, which means the first half of the year will seem dull, especially when compared to the same period a year ago.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Normalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalization. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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