the norm

noun

1

: an average level of development or achievement

She scored well above/below the norm in math.

2

: something (such as a behavior or way of doing something) that is usual or expected

Smaller families have become the norm.

Examples of the norm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a country where gender roles remain rigid and long hours at work are the norm for men, working women are also burdened with house chores and child care. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Shira Fischer, a physician who works in health policy in Boston, sought a speech pathologist for her child in 2022, when virtual appointments became the norm because of Covid-19. — Alex Rosenblat — Calmatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

To support Constant’s production, Shopkorn approaches their relationship in a more old-school model, sending her money as a stipend instead of waiting for a sale to go through and split it 50-50 as is now the norm. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

As is now the norm, basic cybersecurity would have prevented it. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the norm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
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• landform
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