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

In defiance of such norms, though, Israel’s government seems to be targeting hospitals, creating psychic wounds alongside mass casualties. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

But Susser said the unease might also reflect that society hasn’t quite established clear norms around AI use. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

My hope is that this esteemed office will one day be inhabited by someone who respects democratic norms and is not a clear and present danger to democracy. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Patriarchal norms are increasingly challenged by women empowered by progressive legislation that requires half of political parties’ candidates to be women and, at least on paper, guarantees women’s access to land ownership. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Architects develop blueprints for order and try to mold the world to their designs, developing universal norms and anchoring security in multilateral institutions. — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Layden says her career change stemmed from a pull toward nursing as well as a push away from the volatility and outdated norms of the corporate world. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Communities have unique challenges, cultural norms and operational realities that cannot always be understood from a distance. — Robert E. Williams, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

At stake are broader questions about which social norms and moral values should guide public policy. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026