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
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With Austen’s guidance, Piani responds thoughtfully to some of the reasonable critiques of the historically heteronormative romantic comedy genre by understanding the ways romance and comedy interact in the real world.
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Hannah Benson
may 16, Literary Hub, 16 May 2025
Created by Skinner, the TikTok star plays Benny, a college freshman trying to fit in with a very heteronormative group of friends while attempting to come to terms with his sexuality.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Among Black scholars and musicians this is both celebratory and complicated, particularly when the band emphasizes masculinity and heteronormative culture.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
The follow-up, much like the video game sequel on which it’s based, moves away from the often patriarchal and heteronormative post-apocalyptic horror genre and invites the viewer to fully step into a young masculine lesbian’s perspective.
—Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
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Hannah Benson
may 16, Literary Hub, 16 May 2025
Created by Skinner, the TikTok star plays Benny, a college freshman trying to fit in with a very heteronormative group of friends while attempting to come to terms with his sexuality.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Among Black scholars and musicians this is both celebratory and complicated, particularly when the band emphasizes masculinity and heteronormative culture.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
The follow-up, much like the video game sequel on which it’s based, moves away from the often patriarchal and heteronormative post-apocalyptic horror genre and invites the viewer to fully step into a young masculine lesbian’s perspective.
—Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for heteronormative
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“Heteronormative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heteronormative. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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