Synonyms of standards

standards

noun

plural of standard

as in norms

the code of good conduct for an individual or group

a life guided by high standards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• norms
• principles
• ethics
• morals
• morality
• values
• ethos
• beliefs
• manners
• customs
• etiquette
• dictates
• mores
• tenets
• faith
• dogma

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of standards

Its economy is struggling, public services are strained and improvements in living standards have slowed to a crawl in recent decades. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Lax safety standards and problems with overcrowding frequently result in accidents. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

The International Criteria for ECG Interpretation in Athletes has reduced false-positive rates to approximately 3% when ECGs are interpreted by physicians proficient in these standards. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026

Businesses should explain how organizational changes or new technology may affect deliverables or customer experience while outlining safeguards such as data privacy standards. — Gilad Bechar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

But male-beauty standards have risen markedly during the past decade or so. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

Loeb says the group is focused on evidence, instrumentation, data analysis and collection standards. — Leonard David, Space.com, 11 July 2026

Gulfstream said the data could help improve analytical models, guide future fuel standards and support operational strategies aimed at reducing aviation’s environmental impact. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

It’s made some progress in recent years, however, passing new standards for voting machines and creating new resources and recommendations for election officials. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 10 July 2026