as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged
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Recent Examples of barometer
Airports have long served as barometers of national vitality.
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Imran Khalid, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The consumer price index, a key inflation barometer, rose 3% in September from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Granted, the quantity of aging greats is no exact barometer for the health of a division, but the drop-off in high-profile imports (Nani and Douglas Costa aside) is the least of Football Australia’s recent concerns.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Our Hot Ones submissions for this year, which are an annual barometer of what’s hot and what’s not, are stacked full of guessing-game formats covered with The Traitors’ pawprints.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Imran Khalid, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The consumer price index, a key inflation barometer, rose 3% in September from a year earlier, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Granted, the quantity of aging greats is no exact barometer for the health of a division, but the drop-off in high-profile imports (Nani and Douglas Costa aside) is the least of Football Australia’s recent concerns.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Our Hot Ones submissions for this year, which are an annual barometer of what’s hot and what’s not, are stacked full of guessing-game formats covered with The Traitors’ pawprints.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
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Interest in marching in the parade was so intense that organizers implemented rigorous selection criteria like the quality of the horses’ grooming, saddles, tack, and the riders’ appearance.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tesla shareholders have approved a conditional pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could unlock up to a trillion dollars in stock if the company meets specific criteria, according to preliminary results from the annual shareholder meeting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Listening to local voices, setting clear standards for transparency and human rights, and responding firmly to breaches of those standards—including by India—will be key to making deals in South Asia that can last.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Thrombectomy is the gold-standard treatment for major vessel blockages, but access remains scarce.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The state’s accountability report cards evaluate schools and districts across different benchmarks, helping families and school leaders judge performance.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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What To Know The Senate passed the funding package by a vote of 60-40, with Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voting against the measure.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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But Williams has put some preventative measures in place ahead of the tour presale to ensure that those who share this experience are in the minority, rather than part of a larger collective of fans being exploited by scalpers and bots.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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