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normal

[nawr-muhl] / ˈnɔr məl /
ADJECTIVE
common, usual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
natural orderly ordinary regular routine traditional typical
STRONG
average commonplace general mean median standard
WEAK
accustomed acknowledged conventional customary habitual methodical popular prevalent run-of-the-mill typic unexceptional
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal different disorderly extraordinary irregular rare uncommon untraditional unusual
STRONG
exceptional extreme
WEAK
eccentric insane irrational odd strange unbalanced unconventional
ADJECTIVE
sane, rational
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cool healthy reasonable well-adjusted whole
STRONG
right sound
WEAK
all there compos mentis in good health in one's right mind lucid right-minded together wholesome
Antonyms
STRONGEST
poor sick unhealthy
STRONG
unfit
WEAK
abnormal eccentric insane irrational irregular odd strange unbalanced uncommon unconventional unusual

Example Sentences

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Among precious metals, “gold’s liquidity has been working against it but we see room to rebound after a larger than normal sell-off,” MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Life felt fairly normal, but then they would call me and be like, “Hey, we need to get on a plane tonight to be on ‘TRL.’ tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There are still few signs that the Strait of Hormuz is back to normal.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

There is nothing strange or unusual about the weather that is heading towards the UK over the next few days - it just marks a return to normal spring conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s funny how quickly my family settles into a new normal.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller