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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Mary is haunted by a threatening male presence, who becomes the embodiment of the heteronormative society working to control her.
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Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Nandini Bapat Cuming Out – LA Premiere Kennedy’s desire for a heteronormative experience sees her embark on a one-night-stand.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, who still believes in exclusive, heteronormative relationships—with so much left to explore?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Although Daedone had dated women in the past, OneTaste was more heteronormative than not.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Nandini Bapat Cuming Out – LA Premiere Kennedy’s desire for a heteronormative experience sees her embark on a one-night-stand.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, who still believes in exclusive, heteronormative relationships—with so much left to explore?
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Although Daedone had dated women in the past, OneTaste was more heteronormative than not.
—Thessaly La Force, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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