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

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

The product gets more powerful, the leadership bench matures, and the team raises the bar. — Priya Gill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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