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 timing of the letters and subpoenas, which were sent out in recent days, appear to run afoul of the Justice Department's own internal guidelines and historic norms limiting investigative steps ahead of a national election. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

For California, the change is mainly aimed at drawing big-budget TV shows back to the state, where production in the category is roughly half below historical norms. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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