MEDIANS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

medians

noun

plural of median

as in averages

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Noun

While significantly cooler air is not expected behind the front, temperatures should finally move closer to seasonal averages.

— Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
The percentage of students who met grade level increased across nearly all 3-8 grades in both reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of averages

Noun

Temperatures are expected to be closer to seasonal normals, reaching highs in the 80s through the weekend and into early next week.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Our extended winter weather forecasts emphasize temperature and precipitation deviations from averages, or normals.

— Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of normals

Noun

Brand standards ensure spectacular services and top notch amenities and comfort.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday during a community meeting for the downtown Lincoln master plan and its objective design and development standards.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

Leaders should also establish clear team norms for when communication can happen asynchronously and when a live conversation is more appropriate.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Aligning the machines to shift toward existing norms is already a moral and philosophical decision, one that relies on all sorts of conditional definitions.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of norms

Noun

But in the age of AC — and AI — the means of motion picture production can be constructed most anywhere.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
Now, though, with FEMA money involved, residents have to show proof of residency through a utility bill, ID or other means.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

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