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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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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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as in normalcy
the state or fact of being the way things usually are
the county slowly has returned to normality after a week of flash flooding
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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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Tray Feeders Tray feeders are flat platforms with bird seed in them that typical hang from a hook or sit on your deck.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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That represents an 83 percent reduction in airbag crashes relative to typical human drivers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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So your kid is slightly more distracted than usual?—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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There’s not a moment of lucid reflection or respite to be found in an hour and 16 minutes of music.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The former, while lucid, are often left wanting for a human anchor.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The handy kit was designed by doctors and is a favorite among Amazon shoppers, with a 4.7-star average rating.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Aside from waiting until the average last frost date has passed, the seedlings will give signs when they can be transplanted outside.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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While each country framed its advisory independently, the messaging is consistent: entry is no longer viewed as routine or guaranteed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Automate client onboarding and other routine tasks.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Even when the accusations are unfounded, even when the risks are small, the mere possibility of being a sucker can be psychologically potent enough to undermine a rational preference for cooperation.—
Tess Wilkinson-Ryan,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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This all points to a more rational, less economically harmful climate policy, but, as always, there’s going to be litigation.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Normal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/normal. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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