as in to standardize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
English spelling wasn't normalized until printed books became common
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of normalize
The unleashing of a spot by the former into the space of the latter could prove a litmus test for consumers’ appetite for AI video while also, perhaps, serving as a tool further normalizing its consumption.
—
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The whole expression was to not allow it to be normalized.
—NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Every shrug of indifference normalizes what was once unthinkable.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, looking back, Spelling bemoans the embarrassment that kept her from speaking out sooner and wants to do her part to normalize the effects of eczema and dismantle the stigma.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for normalize
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The whole expression was to not allow it to be normalized.
—NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Every shrug of indifference normalizes what was once unthinkable.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Now, looking back, Spelling bemoans the embarrassment that kept her from speaking out sooner and wants to do her part to normalize the effects of eczema and dismantle the stigma.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for normalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalize
standardize
Verb
-
In part, the McKinley administration standardized various press protocols and routines involved in managing the press corps—holding somewhat regular briefings, for example, and carefully timing White House announcements.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
-
In fact, this team found that even after the light from Type Ia supernovas was standardized, Type Ia supernovas from populations of younger stars were fainter than those belonging to older stellar populations.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Normalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalize. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share