1
as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that last dining experience was not quite up to par
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2
as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
these California wines are on a par with the best produced in Europe
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3
as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group
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Recent Examples of par
That was good for No. 1 and ranked roughly on par with Guardians of the Galaxy, and ahead of Thunderbolts and Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 July 2025
For the past half-decade, Rhys Rutherford has built a catalog that puts his work on par with his father's, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That’s roughly on par with Incogni’s price of $77.88 per year.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
How did Paramount pull off Smile 2 with a domestic opening of $23M, on par with the first?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 11 July 2025
For the past half-decade, Rhys Rutherford has built a catalog that puts his work on par with his father's, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That’s roughly on par with Incogni’s price of $77.88 per year.
—Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025
How did Paramount pull off Smile 2 with a domestic opening of $23M, on par with the first?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
Noun
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Netflix offers customers three plans: standard with ads, standard and premium.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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There can be no equivalence between terrorists and their victims.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Instead of asking which picture is better, transitivity is about equivalence.—
Olga Lazareva,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
Noun
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As of 2024, an inmate spent an average of 269 months – more than 22 years – on death row awaiting execution, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Beer can also get quite expensive, costing an average of $7.18, but going as high as $15, according to Statista.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Germany’s Blue Card system, aligned with the EU framework, facilitates residency for highly qualified workers meeting salary thresholds and educational criteria.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Other stocks that matched the search criteria for potential outperformers include semiconductor companies Lam Research and Monolithic Power Systems , which have a track record of rising 1.3% and 2.5%, respectively, on the next trading day after earnings.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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New York’s century-old substantial equivalency standards were designed to ensure that all students — in public, private, and religious schools — receive at least a minimally adequate education in core subjects.—
Adina Mermelstein Konikoff,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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This funding supports adult learners, who, for whatever reason, may not be fully proficient in reading, may need more education to be prepared for the workforce, may need help completing high school or high school equivalency.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
16 July 2025
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The board’s confirmation votes — delivered with little debate — confirmed the new normal in Florida higher education: placing Republican insiders and political appointees in top academic leadership roles.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Cooler temperatures are forecast for Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, with highs near seasonal normals.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2025
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In June, state economists announced those benchmarks won’t be hit.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The Israeli supreme court has also ruled that the ultra-Orthodox carve-out violates the principle of equality under the law, tasking the legislature with instituting a fairer regime.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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Iran was willing to resume negotiations on the nuclear issue on the premise of equality and respect, Xinhua reported the Iranian minister as saying.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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