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
Temperatures will be near seasonal normals today, then cooler than normal again tomorrow.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 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
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 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
Noun
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Millennials and GenZ are challenging societal norms based on lessons learned from previous generations.—
Julia Rodgers,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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For Jung, the dynamic represents a reversal of some traditional gender norms.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And median household incomes in Westchester overall exceed New York state and national averages.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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National averages also did not change.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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And the typical rules of decorum are loosened as a result — at least by golf standards.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Normals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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