Synonyms for normative
ˈnɔr mə tɪvnor·ma·tive

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1. normativeadjective

   relating to or dealing with norms

   "normative discipline"; "normative samples"

   Synonyms:
   prescriptive

2. prescriptive, normativeadjective

   pertaining to giving directives or rules

   "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage"

   Synonyms:
   prescriptive

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1. List of paraphrases for "normative":

   prescriptive, standards-related, standard-setting, regulatory, policy, norm-setting, policymaking, norms, standard, standardize, standardizing, legislative, normativo, policy-making, standardized, legislation

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1. William Shadel:

   Advertising is thought to make product use seem more normative and acceptable, and to convey the impression that positive outcomes like having fun or feeling attractive will result from use, it’s possible, then, that exposure to e-cigarette ads promote thoughts that use is more prevalent and that using the product will result in positive outcomes.

2. Dan Savage:

   One size fits all wasn't fair, non-normative desires make people feel like freaks or alone.

3. Vicki Rox:

   Part of why I feel so passionately about this is because I want this to become normative.

4. Jenny Radesky:

   In many cases, these parental worries are indeed part of a normative developmental stage( such as, for example, their child waking up a few times during the night, or having problems falling asleep) but still it would be beneficial to know that, and parents could feel more relaxed ; but in other cases, these are indeed part of a developmental problem.

5. Jenny Radesky:

   The advice that I would give to parents is that if they are worrying about their child having some sleep problems, they should consult a specialist, in many cases, these parental worries are indeed part of a normative developmental stage( such as, for example, their child waking up a few times during the night, or having problems falling asleep) but still it would be beneficial to know that, and parents could feel more relaxed ; but in other cases, these are indeed part of a developmental problem.