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

The two districts have been strongholds for the GOP for decades, but this election could upend historic norms. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

OutKick and Fox News Digital editors actually had to discuss what was OK to share in this column that would not stretch the boundary of good taste and editorial norms. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Everyone involved agrees that new norms need to be discussed and established, but no one seems willing to hold back the deluge while that happens. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

This may be related to pressure to conform to and uphold masculine norms and objectifying women. — CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Eating disorders and disordered eating bring in this additional layer of societal and structural differences in gender and the gendered norms that can also influence health. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

The result is a political system in which a president can act in ways that may violate federal law, undermine democratic norms and encroach on Congress’ constitutional authority. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Courtesy Charlie Harker For some teenagers, that inability to connect meant new norms. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

The first lady credited scientific advances and changing social norms for the launch of the initiative, elements of which echo a Biden administration effort. — Dan Diamond, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026