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
Our Hot Ones submissions for this year, which are an annual barometer of what’s hot and what’s not, are stacked full of guessing-game formats covered with The Traitors’ pawprints.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The global conference has long been a barometer of the small-screen business.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Trump has historically been highly attuned to the stock market as a barometer of his job.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
It is often used as a barometer of the state of the economy.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The global conference has long been a barometer of the small-screen business.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Trump has historically been highly attuned to the stock market as a barometer of his job.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2025
It is often used as a barometer of the state of the economy.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for barometer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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The fatality review team, which includes The Archway, Fort Worth and Arlington police, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, local hospitals, and the medical examiner’s office, among others, reviewed 20 cases from 2024 and determined that 11 met the criteria, Jacob said.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Larger EVTOLs must undergo rigorous, multi-year testing to meet the standards set by authorities like the FAA.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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In an era shaped by social media filters and unrealistic standards, that level of care has become more important than ever.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This global temperature benchmark was meant to create a guardrail to protect the world from the dangerous effects of warming.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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New Mexico typically ranks either last or close to it among states in other benchmarks for child well-being—like education.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Harrison, after seeing different deadlines in the state constitution and law chose to follow the measure carrying the longer timeline, the justice said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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In both cases, Israel sought to justify its aggression as a necessary security measure to protect its southern communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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