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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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
Not quite on par with the likes of Dimitri Payet and Jay-Jay Okocha, but capable of an eye-catching moment every now and then.
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Ajay Rose, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But for the Reinsdorf family, this is par for the course.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
In this latest study, the data showed that rapamycin extended lifespan across the eight vertebrate groups on par with eating less and/or fasting.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
The scores weren’t pretty in the final round as the majority of the field shot over par as the worst weather of the weekend came up for championship Sunday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Ajay Rose, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But for the Reinsdorf family, this is par for the course.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
In this latest study, the data showed that rapamycin extended lifespan across the eight vertebrate groups on par with eating less and/or fasting.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
The scores weren’t pretty in the final round as the majority of the field shot over par as the worst weather of the weekend came up for championship Sunday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
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Companies operating in Europe face substantial fines—potentially $100 million or more annually for some companies that can’t meet emissions standards.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Trying to fit into societal standards is a losing game, especially as a woman in pop.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Token equivalence could raise new questions about taxation, investor protections, and international jurisdictional conflicts.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s not an equivalence, even remotely, between him and President Biden.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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Machado, now 21 months removed from elbow surgery, is batting .293, 13 percentage points above his career average.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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According to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) latest report, State of the Climate in Asia 2024, Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average across land and ocean surfaces.—
Time,
Time,
7 July 2025
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At the same time, interest rates and stricter lending criteria have significantly increased the cost of borrowing, which is often a lifeline for small businesses to grow—and even survive.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Apple can certainly afford to cherry-pick projects, choosing only to work with top directors and major stars on films that meet a certain criteria.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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The Alternative Learning Opportunities program helps individuals looking to earn a high school equivalency prepare for the exam needed to earn it and look into postsecondary options.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Their route to walking across the stage to receive a diploma might have taken some detours and extra years, but the joy in earning a high school diploma or equivalency certificate was evident at the Poway Adult School’s 60th annual commencement ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Darvish update Darvish is working his way back and figuring out how to work in his new normal.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Tesla shares are down 13% since the end of May, just before Musk and Trump began publicly arguing, a period in which the S&P 500 benchmark is up 5%.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Will this impede efforts to advance gender equality, especially in technology sectors?—
Lauren Buitta,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Today, many Americans are still denied access to the founding ideals of liberty, equality, and justice for all, leaving our Fourth of July celebrations incomplete.—
Tim Ryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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