normalization
noun
nor·mal·i·za·tion
ˌnȯr-mə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
plural normalizations
: the act or process of normalizing
normalization of pH levels
… the normalization of sharing [personal gender] pronouns emphasizes the fact that everyone has preferred pronouns, not just trans and non-binary folks.—
Christina M. Xiao
Christina M. XiaoEventually, with wisdom and restraint on both sides, a stable arrangement was contrived that made possible the progressive normalization of British-Irish relations.—Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski… it's great to rack up these normalizations [of relations]. Obviously, peace is better than war …—Christiane Amanpour
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Such normalization could profoundly transform educational outcomes, reduce stigma, and significantly raise literacy rates.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Then, Israel needs to agree to a plan for post-war governance, security and redevelopment with its Arab neighbors that paves the way to full regional normalization, long-term security and Palestinian statehood.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The Carnivore Diet The normalization of raw organ consumption, especially for young audiences, raises ethical questions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Defying Israel During the Biden administration, the US and Saudi Arabia were close to reaching a comprehensive security and economic agreement that would have led to the normalization of relations between the kingdom and Israel.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Then, Israel needs to agree to a plan for post-war governance, security and redevelopment with its Arab neighbors that paves the way to full regional normalization, long-term security and Palestinian statehood.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The Carnivore Diet The normalization of raw organ consumption, especially for young audiences, raises ethical questions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Defying Israel During the Biden administration, the US and Saudi Arabia were close to reaching a comprehensive security and economic agreement that would have led to the normalization of relations between the kingdom and Israel.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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“Normalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/normalization. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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