as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average because of the summer drought, harvests have definitely been subnormal this year

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Recent Examples of subnormal Quite simply, normal human consciousness is optimized for normal human functioning, but is subnormal for achieving goals beyond the ordinary. Brett Steenbarger, Forbes, 30 May 2021 Flow off the 50-degree waters of Lake Michigan will bring our first subnormal temperatures in 10 days. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 31 May 2018 Snow flurries could last into Monday, the cold staying through Tuesday with a temperature rebound of sorts into the still subnormal 50s by the middle of next week. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 15 Apr. 2018 An amplified jet stream pattern that has brought subnormal temperatures to eastern portions of North America and unseasonable warmth to the West is forecast to continue much of the workweek. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 11 Dec. 2017 Sunday marked our fifth straight day of subnormal readings. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 27 Aug. 2017 Resulting northwest wind flow will bring to the area temperatures more typical of mid-May, making this the only weekend this month with subnormal readings. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 23 June 2017 Everybody knew that comics were for children and for intellectually subnormal people, whereas graphic novel sounds like a much more sophisticated proposition. Adam Rogers, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2009 Another day of subnormal temperatures is slated for Monday before winds shift to a west-to-east orientation. Tom Skilling, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2017
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Adjective
  • The diminutive 21-year-old is slick and smooth with the puck and a smart, talented playmaker below the dots.
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The diminutive legume enjoys ancient roots, and for good reason—lentils are a source of protein, potassium, folate, and more.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Those smaller fires, like the Woodley and Lidia fires, have been contained as of Monday, and 89% of the moderately sized Hurst Fire is also under control, Cal Fire said.
    Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Reata at the Rodeo, a smaller but no less impressive version of the Southwestern steakhouse in downtown Fort Worth, will open at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 and will serve all day most days.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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  • Many Republican lawmakers who represent rural areas are skeptical of those programs because there are few private schools in their districts, so their constituents have little to gain.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The grand tourer had a lot to live up to but had little trouble doing so thanks to its sleek exterior and potent Colombo V-12.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • After whiffing on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, Santander would be a fine consolation prize.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.
    Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
  • No multi-pocket backpacks or bags.
    Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022

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“Subnormal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subnormal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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