as in norms
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 normals
Otherwise, things should be mainly dry with temperatures close to seasonal normals.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
These temperature and precipitation deviations are based on averages (or normals) derived from data provided by government meteorological agencies, data that is updated every ten years, still the Old Farmer’s Almanac claims only 80 percent accuracy.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 2 Oct. 2025
Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.
—PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for normals
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The organization is working to transform cultural norms and narratives surrounding aging, disability and care, as well as make change through federal and state-level policies and build power among the people who have been touched by care.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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This report was prepared for a review committee and shared with them by another scientist-pal, a breach of professional norms that later drew criticism.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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As on-device processing improved, algorithms started comparing your current data to your own baseline, which may shift insights from generic averages to patterns that actually match your habits over weeks and months.—
William Jones,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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All nine previous opponents scored less on Auburn than their season scoring averages.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rather, the slow start (by Ovechkin’s standards) to this season seemed due more to poor puck luck.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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For starters, he or she will be armed with some of the top TV and film incentives in the nation, crediting up to 40 percent of qualified expenses against taxes for productions that meet a series of minimum standards.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Normals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normals. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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