Synonyms of norms

norms

noun

plural of norm

as in standards

the code of good conduct for an individual or group

societal norms dictate that murder is wrong

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standards
• principles
• ethics
• morals
• morality
• values
• beliefs
• ethos
• customs
• manners
• mores
• etiquette
• dictates
• tenets
• dogma
• faith

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of norms

Leaders should also establish clear team norms for when communication can happen asynchronously and when a live conversation is more appropriate. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Aligning the machines to shift toward existing norms is already a moral and philosophical decision, one that relies on all sorts of conditional definitions. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2026

Thailand's economy is heavily dependent on tourism, but also has implemented new measures to ensure visitors respect the country's norms. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Critics say Mullin’s policy is aimed at intimidating voters, will upend longstanding American norms, and violate a law keeping armed forces out of polling places that dates back to the end of the Civil War. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Thailand’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism, but also has implemented new measures to ensure visitors respect the country’s norms. — Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Bouncing back against the strictly masculine norms of his hometown, Bobby comes off as the most emotionally intelligent and self-confident member of King of the Hill’s cast. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026

While the exec has plenty of reason to publicly project confidence, his characterization is well-founded in regulatory procedural norms. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Washington should advance these norms through resolutions and interventions in the UN Security Council and General Assembly and use diplomacy to try to get violators to change their behavior. — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026