1
as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
that fateful day had begun just like any normal workday
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2
as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
if you run around screaming like that, no one will think you are normal
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3
as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
she has normal reading abilities for a child her age
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as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a temperature chart showing the normals and extremes for various regions
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Recent Examples of normal
Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than observing work/life boundaries for themselves and others, emails and messages are routinely sent far after normal work hours, around 8pm-11pm.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Containerization is the new normal for scalable AI systems.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Muscle cramps and playing surfaces As muscles fatigue, the normal balance between signals in the nervous system that direct muscles to contract and relax become disrupted.
—Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than observing work/life boundaries for themselves and others, emails and messages are routinely sent far after normal work hours, around 8pm-11pm.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
While no two years are the same in terms of weather in Tennessee, there are measured normals for regions in the state.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Containerization is the new normal for scalable AI systems.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normal
Adjective
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That was followed by the Israeli-Gaza war, which to date has claimed the lives of around 64,000 Palestinians, including ordinary Gazans, according to the local health authority.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your core muscles, back muscles, and balance may improve as your body works to remain stable against the extra weight.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The typical price of a single-family home in the United States is about $368,000, jumping roughly 13% over the past 5 years and 38% over the last decade, the ABC News data team found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In typical athlete origin story fashion, the first half of the Christy trailer depicts the unpolished, brunette Sweeney as real-life champion Christy Salters Martin slugging it out in practice, training on a beach, and hugging her supportive team.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Users can find out where prices stand in their local area relative to the national average; or look up localities nearby to better understand how prices vary in their region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through two games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have held opponents to an average of 12 points per game — a mark that’s tied for the best in the Sun Belt.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, if a wildfire—even if far away—coincides with weather systems blowing pollution into your region, AirNow’s email will recommend staying indoors more than usual.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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As such, there’s always been a thrill of danger to every fight, but the difference this time around is that the stakes are far higher than usual.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Floating somewhere between lucid dreams and nightmares, Desde el Coma feels like waking up gasping for air — a kaleidoscope of bruises, chaos, and resurrection.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Mitchell was at once the most lucid and the most mysterious of the great mid-century New Yorker writers.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And other components of the modern income tax — especially the standard deduction — have reshaped the SALT deduction and its importance over time.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The ground beef topping is like a cross between standard taco meat and bean-less chili.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Louisiana plan also breaks norms on how the National Guard is deployed, Manner said.—
Alex Horton,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the unaided-recognition score, State Farm’s Trainor/trainer mashup was marginally more likable (6%) than the category norm and delivered an attention rating that was 11% higher than the standard insurance offering.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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