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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RelishMix reports that the social media reach on Chainsaw Man is massive at a half billion, 6x above anime genre norms across TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram combined with gigantic video views counts on YouTube of 351 million and counting.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The internet agreed on behavioral norms.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to GpBankingRates, cities were evaluated based on how their average home values compare to state averages, livability scores, median household income and typical mortgage costs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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After missing parts of the past two seasons with a torn Achilles and torn ACL, Phillips has two sacks and two tackles for loss in seven games, well off his career averages.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Then unlimited human creativity invents new jobs that deliver more value overall, and living standards rise.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Normals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normals. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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