as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
the service at the restaurant was subpar, to say the least
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Recent Examples of subpar
However, its subpar graphics and Photoshop performance (that a low-power mobile GPU could fix) cut into that niche.
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PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Furthermore, should Trump keep to his promise of not having another debate with Harris, the former president would not only rob Harris the opportunity to pitch her case again on the national stage, but also pigeon hole his subpar performance in the minds of his own base.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Sep. 2024
Even when the movies were subpar, the novelty of experiencing other cultures, or more deeply delving into one’s own, was ever present.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
The previous Hard Rock Stadium fields looked good on TV, but the surface quality was subpar, and players struggled with slippery conditions in late 2017.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Furthermore, should Trump keep to his promise of not having another debate with Harris, the former president would not only rob Harris the opportunity to pitch her case again on the national stage, but also pigeon hole his subpar performance in the minds of his own base.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Sep. 2024
Even when the movies were subpar, the novelty of experiencing other cultures, or more deeply delving into one’s own, was ever present.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2024
The previous Hard Rock Stadium fields looked good on TV, but the surface quality was subpar, and players struggled with slippery conditions in late 2017.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpar
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And there's a lengthy list of unacceptable offenses that can get people ejected or even banned from venues.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Zelenskyy expressed concern over potential pressure on Ukraine should Donald Trump win the presidency, stating that any attempt to force it to surrender its territories would be unacceptable.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Trump, for one thing, had a favorable set of issues behind him and the Republican Party: Biden had seen poor favorability and approval ratings throughout his term in office, despite scoring several legislative wins, including a bipartisan infrastructure deal that had previously eluded Trump.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Apparently, my daughter didn’t finish all of the food on her plate, and the mom felt that was incredibly rude and a sign of poor manners.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.Kevin Fisher-Paulson, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.Tim Neville, Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2020
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Our reporting has found that the claims of noncitizens on the voter rolls are likely inflated and, in some cases, wrong.ProPublica, ProPublica, 5 Nov. 2024
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There’s no right or wrong answer here—this comes down to what feels healthiest for you.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zach Wilson’s younger brother settled in as the game progressed, but then threw a bad INT in the fourth to end Utah’s comeback attempt.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Wahl began the news conference by saying that the situation could have been much worse.NBC San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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This Tuesday's particular presidential election is also the most important election of our lifetimes for a simple additional reason: Harris is the most ideologically left-wing, intellectually deficient, and wildly unprepared presidential candidate in the nation's history.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the early seventies, when addicts were viewed as criminals or morally deficient, Gruppo Abele became a nonjudgmental refuge for homeless people and juvenile offenders.D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024
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Meanwhile Kelly Oubre, who was terrible with the Warriors, has found success with Philadelphia.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Elsbeth and Kaya are suspicious of Roselyn, even after Valentina’s quick assessment — supported by the medical examiner — that Claude’s death was a terrible accident.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Give Back To Maui After the horrible 2023 wildfires in Maui, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua reopened on October 8, 2023, and it’s been going strong and welcoming guests with open arms since then.Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is also a great matchup against a horrible Jaguars passing defense.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Subpar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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