MEDIANS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

medians

noun

plural of median

as in averages

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Noun

The figures are averages, and a small number of very big spenders pushes them up.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
FiftyPlusOne features daily polling averages on upcoming elections and issues and forecasts on various contests.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 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

Often, the company sets its standards based on Japan’s service protocol, counter design and product innovation.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The worst idea is a finalized regulatory rule — rolling back fuel economy standards for automobiles that had been strengthened during the Biden administration.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of standards

Noun

Thus, although Sanjak the spy might have been portrayed as an evil agent, many readers cheered this original, unapologetic character who took control of her destiny and challenged traditional gender norms.

— Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Prospective talent wants transparency into daily workflows, team documentation and operating norms, not polished corporate marketing.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of norms

Noun

For Lev, assessing what participants take home means asking about their behavior.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
On social media, viewers immediately marveled at Rosalía’s ability to deliver her usual powerful vocals during the first song while striking the pose — and some wondered if she was somehow being propped up through unseen means.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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