- plural of norm.
norms
Example Sentences
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The barrister said an expert report outlined that this "language deficit" had led to difficulties and impacted his "understanding of societal norms and morals".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Despite all the public discourse around loneliness and the need to connect, the cold call violates some of the communication norms we’ve spent decades developing.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
“It feels like they’re trying to hide behind the norms that have been created in vulnerability disclosure for this, which is a very different problem,” Cable said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The norms between your husband and his brother were cemented far before you entered his life.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
People who were gay, resisted gender norms, or engaged in interracial dating often found themselves involuntarily committed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
