as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged
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Recent Examples of barometer
Smith points to the success of Baking Show’s specials and the enthusiasm from participating contestants as a good barometer of interest.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Again, in this case, don’t use my experience as your barometer.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Yet since the previous year, Sevilla has wilted as a force in La Liga, a more accurate barometer for a side’s performance level.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
European markets Shipping giant Maersk, seen as a barometer for global trade, upgraded its full-year earnings forecast, citing strong container demand.
—Ryan Browne,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Again, in this case, don’t use my experience as your barometer.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Yet since the previous year, Sevilla has wilted as a force in La Liga, a more accurate barometer for a side’s performance level.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
European markets Shipping giant Maersk, seen as a barometer for global trade, upgraded its full-year earnings forecast, citing strong container demand.
—Ryan Browne,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
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Earlier this year, the Academy changed the criteria for Songwriter of the Year to make the award more open to artists who also write songs for other artists.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The criteria will primarily focus on whether voters have correctly updated their registration or meet eligibility requirements for overseas voting.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Companies providing this technology for use outside health-care settings aren’t bound by those same privacy regulations or ethical standards.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, the Blender CPU and GPU benchmarks showed the Falcon Northwest Talon's Intel and Nvidia parts safely ahead of the M4 Pro.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Statewide, after national media for years showed images of thieves ransacking drug stores, Californians approved a ballot measure that tightened penalties on theft.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was no formal campaign opposing the ballot measure, though during the 2023 legislative session, some Republican lawmakers voted against a ballot measure.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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