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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Noun
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Sandberg’s death, announced in the middle of Monday’s game, took some focus off the opener of an important end-of-July series, but a sense of normalcy returned one night later, beginning with the now-traditional booing of Cubs manager Craig Counsell at his old ballpark.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025 -
Even though her husband and her eldest son will one day be king, Princess Kate has strived to maintain a sense of normalcy at home.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Scientific reliability is swapped out in exchange for braggadocio about disrupting a medical status quo that may not even need it.—
Arthur Caplan & James Tabery,
Scientific American,
28 July 2025
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The growing push for change has been shaped by a series of cultural milestones and high-profile moments that challenged Hollywood’s status quo.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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The traditional 9-to-5 office routine is fading fast.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Positive reinforcement, creating a safe space, and sticking to a consistent routine can all help a dog feel safe.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Normality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normality. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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