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

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norms

Beijing said it was “strongly dissatisfied” with the move and Kunlun said the U.S. sanctions violated international norms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

They break norms, provoke endless litigation, and inspire politicians to invest more time in line drawing than in policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The conversation around who pays for birthday dinners is often tied to cultural norms.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Another area pupils will be taught is AI's biases towards certain norms because of the information it is trained on.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

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

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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