the gold standard
noun
1
: a system in which a unit of money (such as the dollar) is equal to a particular amount of gold
The United States was still on the gold standard in the early 20th century.
2
: something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles.
the gold standard of stylish resorts
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Detroit, once the gold standard in the NHL two decades ago, is in danger of missing the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The English Premier League — the gold standard of soccer — took a revenue hit in its most recent TV deal, signed in December 2023.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Detroit, once the gold standard in the NHL two decades ago, is in danger of missing the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The English Premier League — the gold standard of soccer — took a revenue hit in its most recent TV deal, signed in December 2023.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
No wonder other businesses want to achieve interoperability with the gold standard of technology.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the gold standard
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“The gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20gold%20standard. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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