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also criterions
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
Trump made no secret of the most important criteria — a willingness to slash rates lower and keep them low.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
To protect against agents who intentionally overlook houses represented by low-fee agents, continue to use online search engines and broker websites to look for houses that meet your criteria.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Cities were judged across 26 criteria, spanning winemaking history, vineyard presence, wine quality and reputation, sustainability, gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, cultural life, wellness experiences, value for money and overall accessibility.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Eliminating legacy preferences, reducing the weight placed on non-academic factors such as extracurriculars and athletics, and being more transparent about admissions criteria would help move these institutions closer to a meritocracy while opening their doors to a wider group of students.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Key criteria include structural correctness, muscling, volume, and overall balance.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Fitting a narrow criteria There’s a more disconcerting reason why so few applied — DeSantis’ exceedingly narrow preference for right-wing soulmates and fellow members of the Federalist Society.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the State of South Dakota website, such advisories are issued to immediately notify law enforcement and the public about missing person cases not meeting the criteria for an AMBER Alert.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
To protect against agents who intentionally overlook houses represented by low-fee agents, continue to use online search engines and broker websites to look for houses that meet your criteria.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Casegoods When thrifting for pieces including sideboards, hutches, consoles, and desks, Rath will first make sure to determine whether the item meets a few key criteria.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Cities were judged across 26 criteria, spanning winemaking history, vineyard presence, wine quality and reputation, sustainability, gastronomy, tourism infrastructure, cultural life, wellness experiences, value for money and overall accessibility.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Eliminating legacy preferences, reducing the weight placed on non-academic factors such as extracurriculars and athletics, and being more transparent about admissions criteria would help move these institutions closer to a meritocracy while opening their doors to a wider group of students.
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Key criteria include structural correctness, muscling, volume, and overall balance.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Fitting a narrow criteria There’s a more disconcerting reason why so few applied — DeSantis’ exceedingly narrow preference for right-wing soulmates and fellow members of the Federalist Society.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
According to the State of South Dakota website, such advisories are issued to immediately notify law enforcement and the public about missing person cases not meeting the criteria for an AMBER Alert.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for criteria
Noun
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The state spent more than $20 billion without uniform standards to measure effectiveness.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Hong Kong, this positions MKS to contribute to the HKPMCC’s governance and system design, ensuring interoperability with global standards.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those characteristics were likely part of Hamid’s makeup early on.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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What survivors have in common Those who survive the first two years and eventually thrive tend to share a few characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Markets such as silver and platinum are a fraction of the size of gold or major equity benchmarks like the S & P 500, meaning the recent influx of speculative capital is having an outsized impact on prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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On standard robotic manipulation benchmarks, Cosmos Policy achieved high success rates across multi-step tasks that require long-term reasoning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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None of this would matter if not for the feeling that something is being lost in this process — top-level K-pop sacrificing its signature qualities for the sake of broader acceptance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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That’s on top of the same blend of delightful qualities as its less-powerful siblings and still can be had well-equipped for under $150,000.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Downstairs, the lobby’s Thirsty Camel bar—with its daily live music and backdrop of glass overlooking the resort and surrounding scenery, plus a patio dotted with fire features—becomes a prime people-watching spot just about every night of the week.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When a user is online shopping, Phia can detect the exact image by price, brand, and physical attributes like color and shape.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both agree this cohort requires a unique approach to onboarding that takes into account generational attributes.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Järnkrok is an undersized forward who doesn’t play with any physicality — not exactly traits generally prized by Berube.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was one of the traits that stood out to the Chicago White Sox.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Criteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criteria. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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