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norms

NOUN

average, standard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benchmark criterion measure model pattern rule

STRONG

barometer gauge mean median medium par scale touchstone type yardstick

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme

WEAK

end exception

Example Sentences

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Top-tier buildings in NYC are now approaching pre-Covid attendance norms at around 70%+ attendance.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This is the Christian tradition: questioning inherited norms, unsettling comfortable hierarchies, insisting that the ethical imagination can go further than traditional society allows.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

And they’re such a modern couple, sort of breaking the rules of what those norms are, especially coming from such a storied family that has such legacy in the States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"There's such a strong pressure to follow a given standard. When you look different or live your life differently, you're exposed to constant criticism. But the younger generation is breaking these norms."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Like many celebrities today, the Fox sisters broke social norms.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock