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

Located on the corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets, Gelso & Grand opened in 2012 and honors Little Italy's rich history while raising the bar for the neighborhood's dining scene. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Decades later, Regent Phu Quoc is the product of an ambitious brand revival and has already raised the bar in a country that isn’t exactly short of dreamy beach retreats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

The number of poor kids taking AP exams has grown eightfold since 2003, quietly raising the bar. — Jay Mathews, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Mortgage payments have soared in the last few years, raising the bar of entry for first-time homeowners. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Rhymes for raise the bar

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