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
Start with the benchmark problem.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The comparison may not be entirely fair in timeline, but the French club offers a benchmark the project will inevitably be measured against.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Trends in home design can either cement themselves as benchmarks of contemporary living or flame out fast.
—Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
The company hopes those benchmarks can serve as the foundation for a futures market, much as West Texas Intermediate crude oil underpins energy derivatives.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 June 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
The comparison may not be entirely fair in timeline, but the French club offers a benchmark the project will inevitably be measured against.
—Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Trends in home design can either cement themselves as benchmarks of contemporary living or flame out fast.
—Mary Holland, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
The company hopes those benchmarks can serve as the foundation for a futures market, much as West Texas Intermediate crude oil underpins energy derivatives.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for benchmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
Noun
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Barron Channer, one of the project coordinators, told the School Board the company is open to both rentals and home sales to those who meet the criteria.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The output of the analysis has developed criteria emphasizing the necessity of a local geotechnical site investigation for all structures, regardless of their seismic design category.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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