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Recent Examples of standards
Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Accredited compounding pharmacies are primarily regulated by state boards and required to comply with certain standards and guidelines, Cassileth said.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Places include communities, parks, reserves or urban areas that must adhere to a set of standards over a range of factors, including night sky quality, land management and nighttime public access.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This is considered a weak draft class by most standards, while the 2027 class is expected to be much stronger.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office initiated an internal investigation, stating the deputy’s conduct does not align with department standards.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The two-lane bridge is too narrow by modern standards, with just 1 foot of shoulder on each side.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
But they are certified by California’s law enforcement standards agency.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.
—Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Accredited compounding pharmacies are primarily regulated by state boards and required to comply with certain standards and guidelines, Cassileth said.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
International Dark Sky Places include communities, parks, reserves or urban areas that must adhere to a set of standards over a range of factors, including night sky quality, land management and nighttime public access.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This is considered a weak draft class by most standards, while the 2027 class is expected to be much stronger.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s office initiated an internal investigation, stating the deputy’s conduct does not align with department standards.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The two-lane bridge is too narrow by modern standards, with just 1 foot of shoulder on each side.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
But they are certified by California’s law enforcement standards agency.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standards
norms
Noun
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There is a tense contradiction between claims that LGBTQ+ rights are a western import and historical records that show more progressive, or even indifferent, societal norms in India.—
Supriya Ganesh,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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What are the conventions and norms?—
Masud Husain,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standards. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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