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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norms

We avoid confrontation at work at the best of times when we have clear rules and norms to guide us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Hoang says a motivating factor for her film was to confront cultural norms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf are clouding prospects for a recovery in regional LNG exports, adding to concerns over Europe’s gas supply as storage levels trail seasonal norms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

In the end, this is a matter of fair play and adherence to accepted norms.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

But juxtaposed against the norms of family life, it could be a little much.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama