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

That’s actually a compliment as Serrano has helped to raise the bar. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Republican lawmakers acknowledged shortcomings in their proposals to eliminate the income tax and raise the bar for amending the state Constitution. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

This season, and specifically this episode, has raised the bar in terms of technicality. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Demand is high for mature-node chips for AI processors, and China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) intends to raise the bar, according to the report. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

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