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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The pact could also affect the trajectory of Arab-Israeli normalization efforts, including potential Saudi participation in the Abraham Accords.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The first author served on the planning team for the Accords between and led the normalization discussions on the ground in Bahrain.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This was about a much bigger deal, a much bigger vision to enhance the Abraham Accords, establish normalization between Israel and other countries, and at the same time do business.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
The normalization of losing a period has impacted athletes across the sporting gamut for decades.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The first author served on the planning team for the Accords between and led the normalization discussions on the ground in Bahrain.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This was about a much bigger deal, a much bigger vision to enhance the Abraham Accords, establish normalization between Israel and other countries, and at the same time do business.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
The normalization of losing a period has impacted athletes across the sporting gamut for decades.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Normalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalization. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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