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1
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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2
as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criteria
But many Americans who don't meet the new criteria do still want to get vaccinated to avoid getting sick or spreading the virus to vulnerable family members.
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Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
However, successful implementation requires careful vendor selection based on specific enterprise criteria.
—Dave Glaser, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Many people exhibit autistic traits that may not meet the criteria for a diagnosis.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Each coffee was scored based on criteria such as acidity, body, and sweetness (which everyone ranked 10 out of 10) before the whole lot was averaged for a score out of 100.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
In theory, the Estadi Johan Cruyff does not actually meet the criteria required to host La Liga games.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Bill also establishes that streamers must have in their catalogs a minimum of 10% of Brazilian content, and establishes criteria of prominence for local films and TV shows, which must be visible on their platforms.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Researchers have long failed to find a causal link between autism and any medication, and these days, most of them believe that a change in diagnostic criteria is largely behind the dramatic uptick in autism rates over the past 30 years.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Bondi, 59, intervened in a number of cases to alter the criteria for granting asylum in her role as the head of the immigration-court system, The Wall Street Journal reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Rob Stein, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
However, successful implementation requires careful vendor selection based on specific enterprise criteria.
—Dave Glaser, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Many people exhibit autistic traits that may not meet the criteria for a diagnosis.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Each coffee was scored based on criteria such as acidity, body, and sweetness (which everyone ranked 10 out of 10) before the whole lot was averaged for a score out of 100.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
In theory, the Estadi Johan Cruyff does not actually meet the criteria required to host La Liga games.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Bill also establishes that streamers must have in their catalogs a minimum of 10% of Brazilian content, and establishes criteria of prominence for local films and TV shows, which must be visible on their platforms.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Researchers have long failed to find a causal link between autism and any medication, and these days, most of them believe that a change in diagnostic criteria is largely behind the dramatic uptick in autism rates over the past 30 years.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Bondi, 59, intervened in a number of cases to alter the criteria for granting asylum in her role as the head of the immigration-court system, The Wall Street Journal reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
Noun
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Align With Compliance Work with your legal team to ensure the policy meets any relevant laws or standards, such as HIPAA in healthcare, GDPR in the EU or other data protection rules.—
Mike Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These alternative sources of meaning act as stabilizers, ensuring their mental health isn’t tied solely to external metrics beyond their control.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This includes tracking metrics like the reduction in walking distance for nurses and the delivery accuracy, as well as qualitative feedback from patients and nurses.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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At home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The company’s native blockchain, Provenance, can log the attributes of a loan onto its public ledger, removing the need for verification by a third party due diligence firm.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Arya, the index allows investors to track a very different opportunity than what is captured in major benchmarks.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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My top tip is to assess whether travel is truly necessary by setting clear ROI benchmarks.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, biologists know far more about how DNA turns into biochemistry and adult traits than engineers understand about how the numbers inside an AI yield cogent conversation and useful behavior.—
Nate Soares,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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For much of the match, Woltemade displayed his unconventional traits.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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