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

Building it deliberately is one of the most important investments any organization can make right now, not because AI is taking jobs, but because AI is raising the bar on what the best jobs actually require. — Ali Alkhafaji, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But the redesigned Kia Seltos has raised the bar to an all-new level with its generous passenger and cargo space, range of powertrain options, and appealing value. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Russell was charged with second-degree murder, the first law enforcement officer in the state to be charged after a change in the law raising the bar for police use of force. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Missing the playoffs would be a disappointment after the way the team raised the bar last season. — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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