Synonyms of caliber

caliber

noun

ˈka-lə-bər 

variants or calibre

as in quality

degree of excellence

musicians of the highest caliber perform at that concert hall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quality
• rate
• grade
• standard
• class
• rank
• stature
• status
• position
• hallmark
• criterion
• standing
• par
• place
• measure
• mark
• footing
• benchmark
• yardstick
• touchstone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caliber

For a pitcher of Fitts' caliber — a mid-rotation starter at best — the Cubs would be more likely to serve up catcher Pablo Aliendo, a $200,000 signing in 2018 also out of Venezuela, who is currently at Double-A seven years later. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025

The projectiles found at the scene matched the caliber of a gun found at Robinson’s home during a search warrant, officers said. —Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025

Routh allegedly researched and attempted to purchase a .50 caliber sniper rifle from a gun dealer in the Fort Pierce, Florida, area. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Prosecutors said Routh hoped to purchase the .50 caliber rifle at a gun show, but his contact was ultimately not able to locate the type of gun Routh wanted until after the assassination attempt at the golf course. —Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025