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

Using this as an emotionally intelligent strategy, resolution and growth become the norm. —Leisse Wilcox, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

For generations, parades, pageants, musical performances, and educational programming have become the norm for the state’s holiday. —Essence, 24 June 2025

Civilian policing is the norm in free countries for obvious reasons. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 20 June 2025

As disc brakes are becoming ever more the norm (as opposed to a traditional rim brake), Skarper offers a conversion unit that is equally as simple to install to your bike’s disc-brake mounts and can be done by almost anyone who knows how to use an Allen wrench. —Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Wired News, 20 June 2025

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