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Recent Examples of norms
Democracies can invest in the tools and norms that preserve open access to space, or the rules will be written by those who do not answer to the public.
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Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Saints linebacker Demario Davis said that, inside locker rooms, attitudes have largely returned to pre-COVID norms.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Cautionary tales and data aren’t enough without personal experience to change behavior, but Wayne State's Seeger suggests establishing social norms in the vehicle.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Stability in the Caribbean, respect for democratic norms, and reliable energy partnerships affect us all.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Without norms that support learning, accountability, and adaptation, insight is treated as advisory rather than actionable.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The extent to which a company's actions, values, products, or presence influence the beliefs, behaviors, and social norms of a community or society.
—Time Staff, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Ross needs to continue to make bold and unique decisions, straying from his norms.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Saints linebacker Demario Davis said that, inside locker rooms, attitudes have largely returned to pre-COVID norms.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The United States is also spearheading an initiative called the Artemis Accords, which seeks to establish a set of norms for safe, sustainable and peaceful space exploration.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Cautionary tales and data aren’t enough without personal experience to change behavior, but Wayne State's Seeger suggests establishing social norms in the vehicle.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Stability in the Caribbean, respect for democratic norms, and reliable energy partnerships affect us all.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Without norms that support learning, accountability, and adaptation, insight is treated as advisory rather than actionable.
—Katerin Le Folcalvez, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The extent to which a company's actions, values, products, or presence influence the beliefs, behaviors, and social norms of a community or society.
—Time Staff, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Ross needs to continue to make bold and unique decisions, straying from his norms.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for norms
Noun
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Capping those rates could backfire, resulting in significantly stricter lending standards and making credit unavailable to lower-income people or those with lower credit scores.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The death of Amini in the custody of the morality police became a symbol of systemic repression, particularly against women.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
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Cami trying to bring morality to the oil industry sure sounds nice, but she would be eaten alive.—
William Earl,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Norms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/norms. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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