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as in ordinary
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
that fateful day had begun just like any normal workday
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as in stable
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
if you run around screaming like that, no one will think you are normal
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
she has normal reading abilities for a child her age
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as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a temperature chart showing the normals and extremes for various regions
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Recent Examples of normal
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
But as for Clementine's newfound love of staring at her owner in the bath, the poster told Newsweek that this behavior wasn't entirely normal.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
Following summer-like temperatures early in the week, a cold front moving through the area will bring things down to fall normals in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Sea surface temperatures in some pockets of the Gulf have been running as much as five degrees or more warmer than normal.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
But as for Clementine's newfound love of staring at her owner in the bath, the poster told Newsweek that this behavior wasn't entirely normal.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
By that point, the hotel had settled into its temporary new normal: hosting a revolving door of first-time guests while the city pauses its social calendar that would typically lead a starrier clientele to events there, especially at the height of awards season.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025
Following summer-like temperatures early in the week, a cold front moving through the area will bring things down to fall normals in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normal
Adjective
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What would push an ordinary person to these extraordinary circumstances?—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gains realized on investments sold within a one-year holding period are classified as short-term capital gains, which are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what usually happens next JPMorgan cuts Tesla price target, sees stock getting slashed in half Goldman gave clients a stable stock list to buy if there’s a recession.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The gap remained stable, and Piastri, who started P3, hovered further behind Verstappen.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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With the Orioles in 2023, Gibson had an adjusted ERA 14 percent below league average.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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There have also been huge wins among the four No. 1 seeds in the men's tournament, who won their first round games by an average of 32 points.—
Greg Echlin,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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But this system had more impact than usual, experts said.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, individuals with Alzheimer's sometimes experience lucid episodes—brief moments when memories resurface and cognitive function appears temporarily restored.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mayhem’s first week sales were boosted by a bevy of editions, including 14 vinyl variants, four CD editions, a cassette tape, and a deluxe CD box set, plus downloadable offerings of both the standard and deluxe album versions.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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Under California law, standard golf carts are allowed to operate solely on and around golf courses, according to Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers, which has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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When that was challenged, whether by a game developer subverting industry norms or a woman calling out stereotypical female characters, a core contingent of gamers saw it as political correctness run amok, Massanari wrote in her book.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The second layer, social regulation, represents the societal norms and expectations that further guide behavior - and how to implement them.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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