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
That interpretation aligns more closely with the classical framing of gold as a barometer of confidence.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Defense is the ultimate barometer for Timberwolves’ team success.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
The dollar is already wobbling against other currencies and has fallen sharply vis-à-vis gold, which is the best barometer of monetary inflation.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Defense is the ultimate barometer for Timberwolves’ team success.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026
Trump appears to be aware of the stock market’s performance and views the market as a barometer for his success.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
The dollar is already wobbling against other currencies and has fallen sharply vis-à-vis gold, which is the best barometer of monetary inflation.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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Matching lounge sets meet all the criteria of a great one-and-done airport outfit — they’re made from soft material, don’t require outfit planning, and actually look cute.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The government did not release the text of the bill Friday, leaving unclear the specific criteria that will be used to determine who qualifies for amnesty.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, responsible hemp retailers that already use age restrictions, third-party testing and labeling standards are pushed out of the market, even for many nonintoxicating products.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harmon is the all-time leader in assists at Texas, and she is situated to set her school's steals standard within the next couple of weeks.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Markets such as silver and platinum are a fraction of the size of gold or major equity benchmarks like the S & P 500, meaning the recent influx of speculative capital is having an outsized impact on prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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This portfolio has significantly outperformed its benchmark—a mix of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indexes—and has delivered returns exceeding 105% since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Democrats want to add accountability measures to immigration enforcement and require body cameras and end the use of masks by agents.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The measures aim to limit how federal immigration enforcement agencies operate in the city and strengthen protections for immigrant communities.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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