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new normal

new norm·al

Today it means: A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain. Full definition →

First used 1920s

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From new + normal.

First known use, by meaning

from 1920s A current prevailing situation which has emerged recently, that differs dramatically from the previous one and is expected to remain.

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