as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged
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Recent Examples of barometer
Wall Street often looks at earnings from the financial services and banking sector as a barometer for consumer health.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The mercury barometers in the observers’ office — one of which the observatory believes to be the oldest such instrument in active daily use in the United States — are a case in point.
—Laura Martin Agudelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Finch used to call McDaniels Minnesota’s barometer because his offensive production was determined by the Wolves’ level of ball movement.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
This means that strong contacts could outweigh an AI aptitude barometer.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 May 2026
The mercury barometers in the observers’ office — one of which the observatory believes to be the oldest such instrument in active daily use in the United States — are a case in point.
—Laura Martin Agudelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Finch used to call McDaniels Minnesota’s barometer because his offensive production was determined by the Wolves’ level of ball movement.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
This means that strong contacts could outweigh an AI aptitude barometer.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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Some wasp types, such as paper wasps and yellow jackets, are known to build a nest even if another colony is nearby if the nesting site meets their criteria.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The apps can also stabilize footage using various criteria, such as maintaining a level horizon.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The batteries inside utility-scale storage facilities are built to far stricter standards, sited under the most rigorous fire code in the country, and monitored 24/7.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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What Bianchi failed to mention is the same standard should also be applied to the Magic’s president of basketball operations, Jeff Weltman.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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As for Moss’ new series, Chasing 10 will chronicle the former NFL superstar’s quest to land a 10-pound bass — a benchmark considered legendary among anglers.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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When the Federal Reserve started hiking its benchmark rate in early 2022 to combat inflation, credit card rates went up in tandem, and at one point even hit a new record-high.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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McMorris pointed to the city’s ongoing charter reform process as a potential opportunity to strengthen Ethics Commission independence and accountability measures.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Other forms of theft, as well as drug offenses — something Bianco said is crucial to address while backing Proposition 36, a ballot measure state voters passed in 2024 to increase penalties for such crimes — have also fluctuated in the county for years.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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