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
Although the first two College Playoff games were subpar, this one is shaping up to be a shootout.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But personal income growth in Connecticut has been subpar since the cap began 33 years ago.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Some of his shakiness may have been a byproduct of a subpar performance in pass protection.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Other options are generally overpriced, as is food, which is usually subpar compared to the many other excellent offerings outside the sports book.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But personal income growth in Connecticut has been subpar since the cap began 33 years ago.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Some of his shakiness may have been a byproduct of a subpar performance in pass protection.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Other options are generally overpriced, as is food, which is usually subpar compared to the many other excellent offerings outside the sports book.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subpar
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The section says that Amazon believes in creating a diverse and inclusive company and that inequitable treatment of anyone is unacceptable.Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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One glaring weakness Poles probably spent too much time talking about Williams’ role in the unacceptable number of sacks.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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With sleep disorders affecting approximately 70 million Americans and poor sleep linked to serious health risks like heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline, the Tone Buds represent a significant advancement in personal sleep technology.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Everybody connected to the death of this poor guy is dead now.Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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After watching Darnold struggle Sunday, that doesn’t feel so wrong.Mike Sando, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Signing the wrong quarterback for the tank (Ryan Fitzpatrick)?Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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During the worst of the firestorm Tuesday, the winds were so bad that air operations were suspended.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some of them haven't been that bad, and some of them have been egregious.Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Vitamin D More than 40% of adult Americans are deficient in vitamin D. Low levels are linked to fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, mood disorders and cognitive decline.Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
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People with depression are more likely to be deficient in vitamin D, and vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of depression.Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Dec. 2024
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Two women were now the lead anchors on Today, creating a powerful symbolism just as terrible revelations were surfacing about several men in the industry.Eric Deggans, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles wildfires have been a terrible tragedy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Given this area’s rich history with horrible weather and big events at this time of year, there is still a chance that the Cotton Bowl will be postponed until Saturday.Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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How horrible for my sweet little nephews to watch their house disappear like this.Becca Longmire, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Subpar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subpar. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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