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

You don’t know her super well, so it’s also possible that she is operating with a different set of norms.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

After a summer of Gen Z discontent, political workers and members of the public chastised women for violating social norms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Only one of the nine projects a decent return above inflation, though still well below historical norms.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026

"His nomination also carries a symbolic meaning, given that Baka went all the way to prove that what happened to him was not really in line with European Union norms," analyst Zsiga said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

The margin of support for colorblind norms has only increased since then.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander