as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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Recent Examples of gold standards
Clearly, the Rockies have a mountain of work to do just to become a competitive team this season, but Schaeffer is confident that Tovar and Doyle will return to their gold standards.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standards
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The service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The Justice Department hasn’t formed the five-member commission that will decide on payout criteria, so there has been no money paid out yet or claims accepted.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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“Gold standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standards. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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