above par

phrase

: better than normal or expected : very good

The performance was above par.

Examples of above par in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Products like these provide, in most cases, par and above par R-values for the contractor, and that truly depends on the application on the project. — Don Magruder, The Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2024

Located on 10 acres of Banderas Bay beachfront, Velas Vallarta Suites Resort is a comprehensive and well-manicured property that echoes the traditional all-inclusive amenities and concepts that rank above par. — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024

The other six teams finished above par, including Arizona at 14 over. — Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2023

Breakfast is far above par for the island, lunch can be simple sandwiches or salads, and dinner is where things really shine. — Ann Abel, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022