as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this prize-winning biography will be the benchmark against which all others will be judged in future years
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Recent Examples of benchmark
By combining second-life use, efficient recycling, and worker training, the Chemnitz plant aims to set a benchmark.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Oud Zarian establishes a new benchmark, not just for the house but also for oud itself.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Still, this year will miss the typical pre-pandemic summer box office benchmark of $4 billion, Dergarabedian said.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Oud Zarian establishes a new benchmark, not just for the house but also for oud itself.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Still, this year will miss the typical pre-pandemic summer box office benchmark of $4 billion, Dergarabedian said.
—Itzel Luna, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
Noun
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Twentty was founded to challenge that standard.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Act 237 of 2023, known as the LEARNS Act, mandated that the Education Department update its requirements for third grade promotion, with the 2025-26 school year being the first in which students must meet that standard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
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Flexibility alone isn’t enough—promotion criteria must avoid penalizing remote or hybrid workers and career pathways should accommodate different life and caregiving stages without stalling advancement.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Only programs that meet all of NAEYC’s criteria are awarded accreditation, which is valid for five years.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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