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

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

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Many leaders are examining how AI will change internal norms to deepen the technology’s impact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Economic pressures and changing social norms are driving couples in Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria to have fewer babies, with a recent study saying Maghreb fertility was at a historic low.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

What has changed is the "frequency, intensity and severity of floods well beyond historical norms".

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Sometimes relations with neighbouring bands were tight enough that together they constituted a single tribe, sharing a common language, common myths, and common norms and values.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari