the gold standard
noun
1
: a system in which a unit of money (such as the dollar) is equal to a particular amount of gold
The United States was still on the gold standard in the early 20th century.
2
: something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles.
the gold standard of stylish resorts
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During the gold standard era, inflation remained relatively low and stable: Historical analyses suggest that inflation under the gold standard averaged close to zero over extended periods, with some decades experiencing slight increases and others slight decreases.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Although many swear by Toll House as the gold standard, the internet is full of ideas on how to improve the humble classic.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
During the gold standard era, inflation remained relatively low and stable: Historical analyses suggest that inflation under the gold standard averaged close to zero over extended periods, with some decades experiencing slight increases and others slight decreases.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The New York Police Department's counterterrorism unit is the gold standard for major cities across the U.S. in combating domestic terrorism, an expert said.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the gold standard
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“The gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20gold%20standard. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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