raise the bar

phrase

: to set a higher standard

new software that raises the bar for competitors

Examples of raise the bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Missouri voters approved the constitutional amendment that would raise the bar for lawmakers to overturn laws enacted through the initiative petition process. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Nearly 40 years later, dozens more have achieved the feat, including a couple that have raised the bar by breaking the 300 mph barrier, along with a few others automakers claim can do the same. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

The Dot Experience raises the bar on inclusivity while showcasing the lives and experiences of blind or low-vision individuals. — Caroline Eubanks, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026

That pushes even more borrowers below the market rate and raises the bar for anyone who still needs a loan. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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