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

Examples of the gold standard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With both types, remember to focus on the gold standard combination of protein, fiber, and fat. — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 23 June 2026

Retinol is considered the gold standard of anti-aging skin care for good reason. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 June 2026

Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026

Whole grains Until recently, grain-free dog food was considered the gold standard of dog food by some. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for the gold standard

• meandered
• nonstandard
• substandard
• slandered