heteronormative
adjective
het·ero·nor·ma·tive
ˌhē-tə-rō-ˈnȯr-mə-tiv 
: of, relating to, or based on the attitude that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality
Examples of heteronormative in a Sentence
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And even though there are still a plethora of heteronormative love triangles and television often still adheres to the status quo, nuance has crept in.
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Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
That might not be entirely (or even mostly) due to biology: Researchers are now theorizing that heteronormative gender inequities are contributing factors to low libido in women.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
This man who seems like the ultimate heteronormative prize.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
His secret was first met with praise, sparking conversations about the need to modernize heteronormative standards in reality TV and in sports.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 3 Oct. 2023
The Mexican trinity became a national symbol, fueling heteronormative roles.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
During the post-slavery era, Black families were founded upon heteronormative, patriarchal structures, Stewart said.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2023
My daughter wondered why the movie’s relationships remained so stringently cisgendered and heteronormative.
—Madeleine Deliee, Parents, 1 Aug. 2023
Today’s wellness brands and offerings are building for physical, mental and spiritual health through a heteronormative lens.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 June 2023
Lorena O’Neil, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
That might not be entirely (or even mostly) due to biology: Researchers are now theorizing that heteronormative gender inequities are contributing factors to low libido in women.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 15 Mar. 2024
This man who seems like the ultimate heteronormative prize.
—Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
His secret was first met with praise, sparking conversations about the need to modernize heteronormative standards in reality TV and in sports.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 3 Oct. 2023
The Mexican trinity became a national symbol, fueling heteronormative roles.
—Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
During the post-slavery era, Black families were founded upon heteronormative, patriarchal structures, Stewart said.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 18 Sep. 2023
My daughter wondered why the movie’s relationships remained so stringently cisgendered and heteronormative.
—Madeleine Deliee, Parents, 1 Aug. 2023
Today’s wellness brands and offerings are building for physical, mental and spiritual health through a heteronormative lens.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 June 2023
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“Heteronormative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heteronormative. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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