as in standardized
to make agree with a single established standard or model
English spelling wasn't normalized until printed books became common
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Recent Examples of normalized
And increasingly, the financial investment reflects just how normalized this level of intervention has become.
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Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, a select few Big Tech companies have quietly normalized their dominance of app distribution, and Americans have largely accepted it.
—Jordan Sekulow, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump's dangerous rhetoric cannot be normalized.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
By then, the language may already feel normalized to kids.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Versace’s social life also normalized cultural crossover—pop stars at fashion week, campaigns starring celebrities, influencers at movie premieres.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
With massive ad campaigns and close partnerships with sports leagues, broadcasters and star athletes, gambling has become so normalized that parents are betting with their children as a bonding activity.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Sara Radin, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Over time, a select few Big Tech companies have quietly normalized their dominance of app distribution, and Americans have largely accepted it.
—Jordan Sekulow, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump's dangerous rhetoric cannot be normalized.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
By then, the language may already feel normalized to kids.
—Sharlette A. Kellum, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
Versace’s social life also normalized cultural crossover—pop stars at fashion week, campaigns starring celebrities, influencers at movie premieres.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Lesion location frequently determines which symptom dominates, and some adolescents present only with debilitating menstrual pain that has been normalized within their families for generations.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
With massive ad campaigns and close partnerships with sports leagues, broadcasters and star athletes, gambling has become so normalized that parents are betting with their children as a bonding activity.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The March 3 incident on Highway 101 in Redwood City illustrated a form of driver misbehavior that’s become more and more common, as screens become normalized in cars.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normalized
standardized
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Ng explains the canon of dishes on the menu is largely standardized across beverages, baked goods, and savory dishes.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Child development research has long been a major factor in the development children’s programming, with practices being standardized across institutions like PBS, Disney and Nickelodeon.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Normalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normalized. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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