BENCHMARK Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

benchmark

noun

ˈbench-ˌmärk

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 Models that lead benchmarks today are routinely displaced within months. —

Mayur Khandelwal, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Economists generally attribute higher rates to benchmark rates, which are used to balance inflation and job growth, bank funding costs, and individual factors like borrowers’ credit scores. —

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 20 May 2026 Higher benchmark interest rates from the Fed have a direct impact on consumer lending costs, which means the same elevated borrowing costs would continue to keep the pressure on businesses and consumers who are already struggling to keep up with rising costs. —

Allie Canal, NBC news, 19 May 2026 Unlike affordability boards in other states, the Virginia panel would have used Medicare as a benchmark. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for benchmark

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Noun

When asked about the depth that Oklahoma City has and what his preferred level of depth for the Lakers going forward would be, Lakers coach JJ Redick said that winning – especially to Oklahoma City or San Antonio’s standards – often comes down to spots 10 through 15 on the team.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 May 2026
The best way for schools, especially public schools, to do their best work for the community and their students is local control, to reduce mandates and raise standards.

— Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026