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
Even if investors are slightly more confident this week, after Trump backed off most of his harshest tariff rates, the changes in people’s life-style habits serve as their own kind of affective barometer.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Mr. Trump often referred to the stock market as a barometer of success for his presidency.
—Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
His approval is viewed as a key barometer of how Americans feel about the administration.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s elections have also served as a barometer for the hot-button issues shaping swing voters’ decisions.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2025
During his first term, Mr. Trump often referred to the stock market as a barometer of success for his presidency.
—Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
His approval is viewed as a key barometer of how Americans feel about the administration.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Virginia’s elections have also served as a barometer for the hot-button issues shaping swing voters’ decisions.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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In the modern business ecosystem, compliance with laws, adherence to accounting standards and transparency in financial reporting reflect the same principle.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Municipal programs instead fall under the umbrella of local governments, which set their own standards — like whether counselors receive background checks or whether water quality is tested.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
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One common misstep: assuming bigger models and better benchmarks translate to a better user experience.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 slipped 0.23%, while the Topix added 0.12% after Japan’s economy contracted 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the three months ended March.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Created through a bipartisan measure signed into law by President Trump in 2020, the lifeline serves veterans and non-English speakers in addition to LGBTQ+ young people.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Both sides repeatedly accused each other of massive violations until the measure expired.—
DASHA LITVINOVA,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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