as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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Recent Examples of gold standard
But it’s considered the international gold standard, often influencing safety rules around the world.
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Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the Rockies have a mountain of work to do just to become a competitive team this season, but Schaeffer is confident that Tovar and Doyle will return to their gold standards.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Individualized, tailored medical care, especially in a vulnerable population, is the new gold standard in care.
—Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, we’ve been trained to obsess over IQ, which has been our culture’s gold standard for aptitude since the early 20th century.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
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Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Clearly, the Rockies have a mountain of work to do just to become a competitive team this season, but Schaeffer is confident that Tovar and Doyle will return to their gold standards.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Individualized, tailored medical care, especially in a vulnerable population, is the new gold standard in care.
—Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, we’ve been trained to obsess over IQ, which has been our culture’s gold standard for aptitude since the early 20th century.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gold standard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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That particular section, which sets new standards around warehouse operations and gives employees more information about company quotas and biometric surveillance, has drawn pushback from CBIA.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The fire extinguisher incident was the latest pitfall in a season that, even by Marseille’s own inherently chaotic standards, has stretched the bounds of credibility.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Workforce demographic data enables employers to design lawful DEI strategies to reduce barriers to equal opportunity, such as implementing broader recruitment measures or ensuring that all hiring criteria are job-related.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 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,
13 May 2026
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Consumer Reports’ water filter pitcher ratings are a useful benchmark for comparing pitchers side by side, but won’t tell you whether a pitcher is the right choice at all.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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