as in normalcy
the state or fact of being the way things usually are
the county slowly has returned to normality after a week of flash flooding
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Recent Examples of normality
Away from the track, Friedrich is a working police officer, adding an air of normality to an all-time great athlete.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
But after such an odd week to start F1’s on-track running in 2026, some normality will resume in two weeks at the first Bahrain test.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The wrinkle in this case is that many remember 2016 both as a hellish tragedy and the last gasp of anything like normality.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
There have been no signs of protests for days in Tehran, where shopping and street life have returned to outward normality, though a week-old internet blackout continued.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In real life or onscreen, the most glorious wigs in 2025 were the ones that called attention to that falsity rather than trying to blend into normality.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Yet, though George, Charlotte, and Prince Louis are growing up in the royal fishbowl, the Prince and Princess of Wales also desire a modicum of privacy and normality for their three children.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Strength in this area transcends all career levels and separates excellence from normality.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Omar’s office is characterized by pristine normality — with its glass walls and desktop computers, its phones and its headsets.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
But after such an odd week to start F1’s on-track running in 2026, some normality will resume in two weeks at the first Bahrain test.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The wrinkle in this case is that many remember 2016 both as a hellish tragedy and the last gasp of anything like normality.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2026
There have been no signs of protests for days in Tehran, where shopping and street life have returned to outward normality, though a week-old internet blackout continued.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In real life or onscreen, the most glorious wigs in 2025 were the ones that called attention to that falsity rather than trying to blend into normality.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Yet, though George, Charlotte, and Prince Louis are growing up in the royal fishbowl, the Prince and Princess of Wales also desire a modicum of privacy and normality for their three children.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Strength in this area transcends all career levels and separates excellence from normality.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Omar’s office is characterized by pristine normality — with its glass walls and desktop computers, its phones and its headsets.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normality
Noun
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However, American travelers who had been told to shelter in place during the unrest reported signs of normalcy returning to Puerto Vallarta early Monday afternoon.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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Weeks would pass before normalcy was restored.—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps–but the alternative is a status quo built on hypocrisy and inequality.—
Federico Peña,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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This could be a new status quo for the Bulls, whose roster includes six guards.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Loneliest Man is much more observational, following Cook through the creeping day-to-day routine of transforming his existence.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Normality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normality. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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