as in unacceptable
falling short of a standard
the service at the restaurant was subpar, to say the least
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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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Common among those individuals worthy of the exalted appellation is a temptation to vacate, in view of unacceptable compromise, the industry’s fraught financial space.Jeff Gibson, Artforum, 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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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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This should not have been a problem as such, but not every country switches DST at the same time, meaning that when 70 countries change to daylight saving time and 125 don’t, 64% of time zone indications will be wrong.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Power providers Constellation Energy and Vistra meanwhile saw their respective stock prices drop by more than 12% and about 3% — Constellation's worst day since it was spun out of Exelon in February 2022.Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, customers have long been frustrated by the process of finding mental health services, adding the pandemic only made the feelings worse.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finally, a doctor realized that Harvey, who had become a vegetarian a few years before, wasn’t getting enough protein and was deficient in a number of vitamins.Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
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There’s a bit of research to suggest that being chronically deficient in magnesium can, in fact, raise your risk of poor sleep or a sleep disorder (like insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness), perhaps by interfering with your circadian rhythm (a.k.a.Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2024
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In contrast, the United States in the 1970s suffered terrible inflationary pressures, financial dislocation, and substandard economic performance even though its outstanding government debt averaged only 33% of the county’s GDP.Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Any scenario that involves someone having to publicly stand by a terrible lie is aces in my book, so watching 45-year-old Sue squirm as others discussed the apparent assassination of one Miss Peppers was a true delight.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 2024.
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