on (a) par with
idiom
: at the same level or standard as (someone or something else)
The new version of the software is on a par with the old one.
His new book is on par with his bestsellers.
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Communication, however, is on par with the importance of dates.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Those numbers suggest that the Republicans believe the transgender attack line is a motivating issue for their base, even on par with bread-and-butter economic concerns like reducing inflation or creating jobs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Drug Enforcement Agency, at President Joe Biden’s behest, is considering whether to reclassify cannabis from a drug on par with heroin to one recognized as having moderate-to-low potential for physical and psychological dependence, like ketamine or steroids.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Shares have jumped more than 7% this year, and JPMorgan’s target implies almost 8% upside from Friday’s close, on par with its average target of $77.12.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Those numbers suggest that the Republicans believe the transgender attack line is a motivating issue for their base, even on par with bread-and-butter economic concerns like reducing inflation or creating jobs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Drug Enforcement Agency, at President Joe Biden’s behest, is considering whether to reclassify cannabis from a drug on par with heroin to one recognized as having moderate-to-low potential for physical and psychological dependence, like ketamine or steroids.
—Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Shares have jumped more than 7% this year, and JPMorgan’s target implies almost 8% upside from Friday’s close, on par with its average target of $77.12.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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“On (a) par with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20%28a%29%20par%20with. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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