normality

noun

Definition of normalitynext
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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  1. normalcy
  2. status quo
  3. routine
Noun
  • Then, amid their own post-hurricane struggles, many reopened quickly to give us a sense of normalcy and provide community spaces to charge electronics, catch some air conditioning and drop off donations.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Both were traumatized; both were struggling to return to normalcy.
    Peter Rubin, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of normalcy
Noun
  • Researchers found that the current status quo on many platforms involves policy language that may confuse its users or technical complications that keep content creators say prevents them from being able to assert ownership of their accounts.
    Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dissatisfaction with the economic status quo and immigration, along with high disapproval of the incumbent president, were all clear boons for Trump's candidacy.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of status quo
Noun
  • Hufanga was on the field two hours before kickoff, resuming his usual pregame routine and doing so without a cast protecting his wrist.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The TikTok ban and everyday users For everyday users, the ban could have a big impact simply because many of us use the app in our daily routine.
    John Brandon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of routine
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