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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the animation in that movie set the standard against which all later animated cartoons were judged
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a ship flying the queen's standard
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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
somewhat shorter than the standard for boys that age
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as in usual
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a standard bandage is all that that wound needs
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
he's pretty much your standard high-school jock
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
standard procedure
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Recent Examples of standard
Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.
—Natalie Weiner, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026
Three Giants pitchers, Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, each wrote Bible verses on their caps, while a fourth pitcher, Sam Hentges, opted to wear the team's standard cap instead.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Noun
Even before the standards were drafted, businesses were rushing to release sustainability reports and environmental, social, and governance reports to show their environmental bona fides.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The session included newer compositions from Rollins, Davis, and Theolonious Monk alongside the theoretically hokey showtunes that Davis would help turn into standards.
—Natalie Weiner, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Adjective
The traditional animation deal historically treated you like a standard employee.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 19 June 2026
Three Giants pitchers, Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker, each wrote Bible verses on their caps, while a fourth pitcher, Sam Hentges, opted to wear the team's standard cap instead.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard
Noun
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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
Noun
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People sold fans anything from juice to ice-cold water bottles, buttons, hats, T-shirts and flags.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Beer was showered over the crowd, firecrackers set off and Mexican flags waved high in the sky against the setting sun.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 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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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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One story challenges the notion that contact with another species is likely to lead to conflict, instead tying the evolution of human morality to a symbiotic relationship with an alien race.—
Alexandra Oliva,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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As Strong spoke with state reporters this week on campus, her answers were even more clipped than usual, almost terse.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Thirteen-year-old MGP rye bottled at 112 proof is a recipe for success, a classic rye style that is aged for longer than usual and bottled at a higher proof, which means less dilution, more flavor, and a deeper palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The screens offer higher frame rates, greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior contrast ratios compared with conventional digital projectors.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The scan can sometimes detect disease that conventional imaging misses, helping physicians better understand the extent of cancer.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 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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“Standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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