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
Audio is the barometer of the planet.
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Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th Academy Awards nominations, serving as a key, early barometer of which film and its accompanying auteur could take home the Oscar.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say the fan vote doesn’t serve as some kind of barometer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Weighing words while doing the work Edelman’s barometer has been telling executives for years that business is seen as more competent and ethical than governments, NGOs, or the media.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Heather Abbott, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th Academy Awards nominations, serving as a key, early barometer of which film and its accompanying auteur could take home the Oscar.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
This isn’t to say the fan vote doesn’t serve as some kind of barometer.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026
Weighing words while doing the work Edelman’s barometer has been telling executives for years that business is seen as more competent and ethical than governments, NGOs, or the media.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for barometer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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Applying these criteria uniformly across evaluated communities can create a limited view of local economic conditions.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Randazzo said the criteria for issuing tickets has also been overhauled.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Buried inside it is a provision that would strip states and communities of the authority to set animal welfare standards and food safety standards for agricultural products sold within their borders.—
Jesse Plunkett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The following year, the Swiss Mad watch—sporting a case made from a composite infused with real Swiss cheese and a red fumé dial echoing the Swiss flag—mocked the loose standards behind the Swiss Made label, which require only half a watch’s components originate in the country.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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As for Moss’ new series, Chasing 10 will chronicle the former NFL superstar’s quest to land a 10-pound bass — a benchmark considered legendary among anglers.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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When the Federal Reserve started hiking its benchmark rate in early 2022 to combat inflation, credit card rates went up in tandem, and at one point even hit a new record-high.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Colorado voters could head to the polls this November to weigh a ballot measure that would permit the state to redraw its congressional map before the 2028 election cycle.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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The measure, if approved for the ballot and passed by voters, would overturn the congressional map Missouri Republicans passed to oust Kansas City’s long-term Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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