heteronormative
adjective
het·ero·nor·ma·tive ˌhē-tə-rō-ˈnȯr-mə-tiv 
: of, relating to, or based on the attitude that heterosexuality is the only normal and natural expression of sexuality
heteronormativity
ˌhē-tə-rō-ˌnȯr-mə-ˈti-və-tē
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the mainstream, lingerie has often been presented as a heteronormative means to satisfy one’s partner, pleasuring them rather than empowering one’s self. 
Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Historically, investing has largely been reserved for an exclusive, heteronormative group while locking others out. Michael Stephenson, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Thematically, the split structure makes sense, as both narrative strands feature characters — many of them LGBTQ+ — butting up against the restrictions of a white, heteronormative patriarchy. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2022 Owen’s camp will actually change them — like Kim (Anna Lore), a lesbian caught between self-acceptance and repression, and Stu (Cooper Kock), a star swimmer struggling to release himself from heteronormative ideas of a perfect life. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 Chappelle's actions uphold a violent heteronormative culture and directly violate First Avenue's code of conduct. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 July 2022 Will’s wardrobe is that of someone concerned with heteronormative respectability and assimilation. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 The app has since expanded to include LGBTQ users, but it is still criticized for reinforcing heteronormative dating practices instead of subverting them. Morgan Sung, NBC News, 11 July 2022 For a league that pushed a traditionally feminine and heteronormative image in its early years, the WNBA has grown to embrace androgynous fashion and streetwear alongside gowns, mini dresses and heels. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 See More
Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Historically, investing has largely been reserved for an exclusive, heteronormative group while locking others out. Michael Stephenson, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Thematically, the split structure makes sense, as both narrative strands feature characters — many of them LGBTQ+ — butting up against the restrictions of a white, heteronormative patriarchy. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2022 Owen’s camp will actually change them — like Kim (Anna Lore), a lesbian caught between self-acceptance and repression, and Stu (Cooper Kock), a star swimmer struggling to release himself from heteronormative ideas of a perfect life. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2022 Chappelle's actions uphold a violent heteronormative culture and directly violate First Avenue's code of conduct. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 21 July 2022 Will’s wardrobe is that of someone concerned with heteronormative respectability and assimilation. André-naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 19 July 2022 The app has since expanded to include LGBTQ users, but it is still criticized for reinforcing heteronormative dating practices instead of subverting them. Morgan Sung, NBC News, 11 July 2022 For a league that pushed a traditionally feminine and heteronormative image in its early years, the WNBA has grown to embrace androgynous fashion and streetwear alongside gowns, mini dresses and heels. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1991, in the meaning defined above