1
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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2
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
Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Also, this year’s event coincides with a consolidation of an old new normal.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Augusta National operates differently than normal places.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.
—Julia Ries, Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Lakers have talked a lot about adjusting and adapting to their new normal with All-Star Luka Doncic now in the fold.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
Also, this year’s event coincides with a consolidation of an old new normal.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for normal
Adjective
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Inevitably, skipping ordinary procedural checks, the administration made at least one mistake in deporting Abrego Garcia, and probably many others.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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During ordinary times, this accommodation would reflect an appropriate respect for the constitutional separation of powers.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The final step of the process uses what’s left after biofuel production as a stable, non-leaching crop fertilizer.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Switzerland’s neutral politics, stable economy, strong currency and reliable legal system are all a draw.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This means the storm was no longer feeding off ocean waters, and did not have the structural characteristics of a typical hurricane anymore.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The suspension has an average of eight inches of travel and is adjustable front and rear.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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San Bernardino County had the cheapest overall gas prices in the state as of Friday, with stations charging an average of $4.73 per gallon, AAA said.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the set seems a bit on the chintzy side, scenic designer Beowulf Boritt does his usual stellar work, assisted immensely by Ken Billington’s full-of-pizzazz lighting design.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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And with a submission landscape thinner than usual, this might be creator Charlie Brooker’s best shot yet at one of the top prizes.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In other words, could the question at the outset of the novel be applied today to the United States—a bastion of democratic strength being ripped apart by an erratic tyrant? Years ago, in one of his lucid columns, Vargas Llosa described the election of Donald Trump as a form of national suicide.—
Ilan Stavans,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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For a woman who had made a reputation as a lucid, sharp chronicler of the reality of American lives, Didion struggled with the irrational thoughts that flooded her mind afterward.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, this Amazon tiny home includes a full bathroom, complete with a roomy shower, a standard toilet, and a sink.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standard edition is perfect for those looking to explore the world of multi-modal robotics without diving into secondary development.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By early next week, meteorologists expect a warming trend with temperatures rising to seasonal norms, the weather service said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Education experts say the growing number of uncertified teachers working in Texas schools could undermine efforts to improve student achievement, which continues to lag behind pre-pandemic norms.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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