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
Prior to Wednesday, speculators had been fairly balanced in their view of whether a 25-basis-point cut would come at the FOMC’s next meeting in March, giving it a probability of around 40%, per CME’s FedWatch barometer.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
This uneven foundation is what makes the next few weeks particularly important as a barometer of the broader consumer outlook.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly cited stock market gains as a barometer for his presidency after being elected to a second term amid voter concerns about rising prices for consumer goods.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Walsh topped the New York Times bestseller list with her books, which were also huge on BookTok, another key barometer of a modern-day hit story.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
This uneven foundation is what makes the next few weeks particularly important as a barometer of the broader consumer outlook.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Trump has repeatedly cited stock market gains as a barometer for his presidency after being elected to a second term amid voter concerns about rising prices for consumer goods.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Walsh topped the New York Times bestseller list with her books, which were also huge on BookTok, another key barometer of a modern-day hit story.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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Some financial advisors question whether Trump account gifts meet that criteria, which could trigger gift tax return filing requirements.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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American requests to use UK bases for operational purposes historically have been considered on a case-by-case basis, with precise criteria withheld for security reasons under long-standing agreements.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The long-term impact is likely to show up gradually in the types of vehicles that will be produced, rather than a complete abandonment of voluntary emissions standards, complete with redesigns.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rooms With 188 rooms and suites starting at 380 square feet (generous by Hong Kong standards), comfort doesn’t require an upgrade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The loss dropped the Celtics to 38-20, preventing them from clearing a benchmark all but three NBA champions since 1980 have cleared.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Actor Adam Scott delivered a compelling performance as Mark Scout, a man navigating a fractured identity, while producer Nicholas Weinstock helped drive record viewership and set a new benchmark for premium content.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That law allows the government to impose tariffs and other measures to correct unfair trade practices.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Just take our word for it that Barbarian will leave you disturbed and exhilarated in equal measure.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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