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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of caliber

And so far, things seem to be operating smoothly — something local residents have grown to expect, given the high caliber of local elections officials and the careful oversight of political parties. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Rheinmetall has opened a new weapons manufacturing facility in Telford, England, restoring Britain’s ability to produce large-caliber tank and artillery guns domestically. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

The caliber’s defining feature is its patented double balance wheel mechanism, which incorporates two balance wheels and two hairsprings assembled on the same axis. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Management changes of that caliber often have a ripple effect, with the attention quickly focusing on two of Bajaria’s direct reports, Howe and Netflix Head of Film Dan Lin. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026