1
as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that last dining experience was not quite up to par
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2
as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
these California wines are on a par with the best produced in Europe
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as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group
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Recent Examples of par
Grant Horvat, who has 1.1 million YouTube subscribers, won the event at 1-over par.
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On par with the theater company’s mission to create bold interpretations of plays, Meltzer and his team dreamed up the idea of using puppets to help move the story along.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
That was par for the course with lower round draft picks carrying minimal club investment.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Japan’s hard rock and indie music scene is on par with 1990s Seattle, so linger longer to attend Metrock Osaka on the weekend of May 10–11.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
On par with the theater company’s mission to create bold interpretations of plays, Meltzer and his team dreamed up the idea of using puppets to help move the story along.
—Carolina Del Busto, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
That was par for the course with lower round draft picks carrying minimal club investment.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Japan’s hard rock and indie music scene is on par with 1990s Seattle, so linger longer to attend Metrock Osaka on the weekend of May 10–11.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
Noun
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The players in our locker room believe in themselves, with a high standard of excellence, growth and family.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The United Way of Connecticut has been challenging this standard for years, offering a new methodology that reflects housing, foods, utilities, transportation and child care costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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Combating antisemitism should not come at the cost of distorting reality or creating false equivalences.—
Yinam Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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But Cleveland's houses are getting gobbled up 16 days quicker than the national average.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Manus Delivers Averages, Not Intelligence Like many other tools, Manus relies on LLMs that generate plans based on statistical averages.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Counselors recommend focusing on personal criteria for success rather than external validation.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The storm is anticipated to produce winds exceeding 35 mph, reducing visibility to less than a quarter-mile for at least three hours in some regions, meeting the National Weather Service's criteria for a blizzard.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Litchfield’s Adult Basic Education program offers inmates at the Meeker County Detention Center an opportunity to use that time wisely – either brushing up on basic skills or working toward a high school equivalency diploma.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This year’s small audience decline is pretty on par with other award shows recently, suggesting that these ceremonies might be settling into a new normal after all of them saw viewership tank in 2020.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Conclusion: Turning Global Disruptions into Opportunities Global disruptions are the new normal for outsourcing providers operating complex international operations.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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At this point, maybe show a benchmark that nobody understands — but in which your company is leading.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Canary in the coal mine The Russell 2000 comprises small companies across a variety sectors, and is widely considered to be a benchmark for small U.S. stocks.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The annual commemoration pays homage to those who fought to secure voting rights for Black Americans and each year brings calls to recommit to the fight for equality.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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