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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criterion
Subdivision 6 also allows schools to change among qualifying criteria over time.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Dell Technologies is one of the names that meets the criteria, or at least comes close.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
If that criteria is stuck to, that means favourites such as Tom Hardy, aged 47, Idris Elba at 53 and Henry Cavill, aged 42, presumably don’t match what Villeneuve, producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal, and execs at Amazon MGM Studios are leaning towards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
According to their research, for a biosphere to persist long enough to allow for the evolution of complex life and subsequent advanced technology, an Earth-like planet needs to meet certain criteria.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Dell Technologies is one of the names that meets the criteria, or at least comes close.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
If that criteria is stuck to, that means favourites such as Tom Hardy, aged 47, Idris Elba at 53 and Henry Cavill, aged 42, presumably don’t match what Villeneuve, producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal, and execs at Amazon MGM Studios are leaning towards.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
According to their research, for a biosphere to persist long enough to allow for the evolution of complex life and subsequent advanced technology, an Earth-like planet needs to meet certain criteria.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criterion
Noun
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However, investment brokers must follow a suitability standard, which means that recommendations may be appropriate but not necessarily the best option.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Europe requires a different standard for fast charging.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Bath & Body Works finally unveils their new Touch of Gold collection that embodies those same characteristics in a bodycare and home fragrance line.—
Alisa Rendor,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The benchmark index has gained 13% since January 1 and has notched 28 record highs this year.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Arlington, Amherst, Cohasset, Wakefield and others met the benchmark in both subjects.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the 16 guest rooms is equipped for luxury, with features like Grown Alchemist bath products and Frette towels, and the blooming gardens below are perfect for a stroll or for setting up shop in the afternoons with a book.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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The trash-bin selection is one of the key steps in the city’s fitful transition to paid trash service, nearly three years after city voters narrowly approved a ballot measure allowing the city to start charging for it after more than a century.—
Sam Schulz,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the Senate, Democrats are withholding support for a measure to keep the government funded at current levels unless Republicans extend subsidies that help some Americans pay for health care through the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire at year's end, among other demands.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Royals built quality depth with their bullpen this season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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These delicate fruits are picked before they're fully ripened, which means that the right storage methods are key to coax the best flavor and quality out of them.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Next, because the call for participants mentioned a lab test element and an exercise program, some personality traits were less likely to volunteer.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kizzi is an intractable flirt, a trait that is very popular with the boys, and, from the looks of the preview at the end of the episode, also with the girls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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One of his best attributes is the ability to perform to the standards, especially physical, Glasner demands, week in, week out.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos' red zone defense remains its strongest attribute.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Criterion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criterion. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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