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

Hoon Lee is not as famous as Pugh, nor does his character burn as brightly as Cathy’s hatred for societal norms. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

To Hitchcock, the indelible feature of Roosevelt’s Presidency was his desire to protect democratic norms and processes amid crises, even as critics accused him of being a power-mad dictator or a Communist sympathizer. — Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Managers help set expectations, shape workplace norms and influence how effectively employees can collaborate and perform, which means poor management can have effects that extend well beyond one difficult working relationship. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

That creates an inherent tension with norms around privacy and personal space. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

What school phone restrictions mean for first-device choices School phone restrictions are another force reinforcing low-phone norms and demand for simpler first-device options. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

The third is school phone restrictions, which reinforce low-phone norms and prompt families to ask what a child actually needs a device to do during the school day. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026