barometers

plural of barometer
as in standards
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 barometers Yet consumers on the ground are looking increasingly shaky, pushing confidence barometers into unhealthy territory. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, TIFF Audience Award winners have become reliable Oscar barometers. Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025 The race was seen as a key pickup opportunity for Democrats in their quest to win control of the House, and one of the early barometers to watch on Tuesday. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
  • For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Then unlimited human creativity invents new jobs that deliver more value overall, and living standards rise.
    Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Those that didn't meet the criteria were supposed to be revoked.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Pay is typically reviewed on a cycle ‒ often annually ‒ against market benchmarks, budgets, and overall company performance.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • My trading algorithm brings structure, rules, and discipline to options traders and is beating the benchmarks.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Of course, a reliable method for measuring a team’s performance is to use underlying metrics to understand the team’s process more than its outcomes.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Forward-thinking organizations are already experimenting with hybrid team structures, creating new roles like Agent Bosses and redefining performance metrics to account for human-AI collaboration.
    Swami Chandrasekaran, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Barometers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometers. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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