as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
according to the usual metrics by which we judge fiction, this novel is an utter failure
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Recent Examples of metrics
Conversely, 'Self-Dealers' focused on financial metrics often underperform.
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Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And while Adames was a well-above-average player in 2025, his plate discipline has cratered in 2026 and his defensive metrics have taken a huge step backward too.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The Royals will welcome Dobnak’s pitching metrics.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The company says the impact of this investment can be observed through workforce stability and retention metrics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Clair tracks more than 130 proprietary biomarkers including skin temperature, heart rate, sleep metrics, breathing rate and motion to give women insight into what their hormones are up to.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 June 2026
Purini argued that anime’s growth can no longer be measured solely through streaming metrics.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Sotiroff agrees that bitcoin is difficult to value using traditional financial metrics.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 June 2026
At this time, AFR said only one of the three metrics has been met.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
And while Adames was a well-above-average player in 2025, his plate discipline has cratered in 2026 and his defensive metrics have taken a huge step backward too.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
The Royals will welcome Dobnak’s pitching metrics.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The company says the impact of this investment can be observed through workforce stability and retention metrics.
—William Jones, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The Clair tracks more than 130 proprietary biomarkers including skin temperature, heart rate, sleep metrics, breathing rate and motion to give women insight into what their hormones are up to.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 June 2026
Purini argued that anime’s growth can no longer be measured solely through streaming metrics.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Sotiroff agrees that bitcoin is difficult to value using traditional financial metrics.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 June 2026
At this time, AFR said only one of the three metrics has been met.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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This assessment is built on a late 2025 regulatory milestone, during which the agency approved the core engineering design criteria for the system.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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But the change does not apply to all borrowers, and those pursuing the reduction will need to meet eligibility criteria.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Even this morning, with news of an agreement to reopen the strait, the standard crude oil benchmarks (WTI and Brent) were still above $80 a barrel.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Trends in home design can either cement themselves as benchmarks of contemporary living or flame out fast.—
Mary Holland,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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