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
Six shots over par on the back nine, then six under par on the front nine.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
The former Frozen head of animation has ambitions to produce a feature on a par with his longtime home of Disney, out of Europe and Canada.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Leading the way is Mac Boucher, who shot a 1-over-par 71.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some specialty schools in the MPS system and some of the voucher and charter schools have records of student success that are above par for schools in the neighborhoods where they are located.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 12 June 2026
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
The former Frozen head of animation has ambitions to produce a feature on a par with his longtime home of Disney, out of Europe and Canada.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 19 June 2026
Leading the way is Mac Boucher, who shot a 1-over-par 71.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Some specialty schools in the MPS system and some of the voucher and charter schools have records of student success that are above par for schools in the neighborhoods where they are located.
—Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
Noun
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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That’s a false equivalence a lot of the time.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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There are journalists curious about making the leap, journalists who already made it and want to evangelize, and journalists who are furious at him for making some kind of equivalence between these jobs and journalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Soccer families who participated in the survey reported spending an average of $910 per year on equipment, registration and other fees in 2025.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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The market price is a weighted average of the prices of the two classes.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Barron Channer, one of the project coordinators, told the School Board the company is open to both rentals and home sales to those who meet the criteria.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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Each additional equivalency requires ongoing validation as curriculum evolves in response to a changing world.—
Troy Holaday,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Under the new framework, schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students, can offer whole, 2%, and flavored or unflavored milk, along with nondairy beverages that meet nutritional equivalency standards.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Most likely, the new normal in the Persian Gulf will be chronic instability and frequent disruptions in shipping.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Of course, the 3,520-pound (dry weight) hybrid has muscle, rocket-like acceleration, and benchmark agility the class demands.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Taking the microphone at the top of the meeting, Hegseth also railed against migration and gender equality policies in Europe, in remarks reminiscent to those of Vice President JD Vance in February last year that angered many Europeans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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While defense ministers and military officers sat in silence, Hegseth railed against migration and gender equality policies in Europe, in remarks reminiscent to those of Vice President JD Vance in February last year that angered many Europeans.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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