Normals

Normals, plural of 'normal', refers to individuals who are considered to be representative of the average or typical person within a given society, group, or context. It often implies adherence to societal expectations, behaviors, and values. The concept of 'normal' is subjective and can vary greatly across cultures, subcultures, and even within the same community over time. The term can also be used in scientific and statistical contexts to describe data points that fall within a predictable distribution or expected range. The term is also, sometimes, used in a pejorative sense towards someone who is perceived as lacking uniqueness, originality, or individuality.

Normals meaning with examples

• In the small town, the 'normals' attended the annual fair, enjoying the traditional games and food. Their interactions were based around the unspoken understanding of local customs, their lives were simple, and their aspirations mirrored each other's. They all knew each other, and the unspoken expectation of staying and working in the community guided their life choices, ensuring their place within the established framework.
• The marketing team aimed their new product campaign towards 'normals', using relatable imagery and messaging. They needed to find what was going to resonate with the greatest number of customers. Their surveys gave them an overview of what the average consumer wanted to spend on their product. They didn't want to ostracize any potential customers.
• From the scientist's perspective, the data points observed in the experiment which fell in the expected range were considered 'normals'. Everything was aligned with the projected outcome and all the factors observed were in an appropriate position and their numbers were expected to lead to the correct result. Any data outside the expected 'normal' range warranted further investigation and analysis to address any abnormalities.
• Her artwork focused on celebrating the everyday lives of 'normals', capturing the mundane moments that often go unnoticed. She wanted to draw attention to all that was around her, the familiar settings and the everyday gestures that people usually ignore, highlighting the beauty within ordinary lives. Her art focused on the moments that often shaped people.
• He felt like an outsider, surrounded by the 'normals' who seemed effortlessly to navigate social situations. He had no interest in their gossip, and couldn't fathom the need to adhere to social customs. He was interested in everything around him, including all of the things that would have been considered unconventional by his classmates, creating a clear divide between them.