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Recent Examples of norms
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.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The internet agreed on behavioral norms.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
In this case, Palazzolo borrows from another artist who shares the same irreverence for societal norms, all while questioning our society’s worship of labor.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
These brawls further eroded democratic norms, while driving voters away from left-wing and moderate parties who seemed helpless to halt them.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the East, the northern branch of the jet stream tends to carry faster-moving, less intense storms, which can mean snowfall near or even below average, with temperatures closer to seasonal norms, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump has taken several steps challenging the extent of his powers and presidential norms.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
The internet agreed on behavioral norms.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The team behind Topicals, moderated by Kiana Murden alongside Roxana Ontiveros and Helena Youhana, unpacked how the brand continues to challenge industry norms by centering culture and authenticity in every campaign.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
In this case, Palazzolo borrows from another artist who shares the same irreverence for societal norms, all while questioning our society’s worship of labor.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
These brawls further eroded democratic norms, while driving voters away from left-wing and moderate parties who seemed helpless to halt them.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Citing halted university research grants, indictments of political opponents, and the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Merkley accused the administration of undermining constitutional norms.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
In the East, the northern branch of the jet stream tends to carry faster-moving, less intense storms, which can mean snowfall near or even below average, with temperatures closer to seasonal norms, AccuWeather said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Trump has taken several steps challenging the extent of his powers and presidential norms.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for norms
Noun
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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
Noun
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When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the pursuit of the truth calls character into question, a war over morality begins, and a clash between #Momtok and #Dadtok erupts.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Norms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norms. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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