as in standard
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 standard
The recent gold standard was Curb Your Enthusiasm, for which Larry David was nominated for several Emmys for playing himself.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The current gold standard is WPA3, which provides the strongest protection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This kind of service is quickly becoming a relic in New York City hotels, but staff at The Peninsula are determined to uphold a gold standard.
—Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Albert Pro remains Aetrex’s gold standard 3D scanner, at $2,995.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The current gold standard is WPA3, which provides the strongest protection.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
This kind of service is quickly becoming a relic in New York City hotels, but staff at The Peninsula are determined to uphold a gold standard.
—Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Albert Pro remains Aetrex’s gold standard 3D scanner, at $2,995.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gold standard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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Listening to local voices, setting clear standards for transparency and human rights, and responding firmly to breaches of those standards—including by India—will be key to making deals in South Asia that can last.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Thrombectomy is the gold-standard treatment for major vessel blockages, but access remains scarce.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Interest in marching in the parade was so intense that organizers implemented rigorous selection criteria like the quality of the horses’ grooming, saddles, tack, and the riders’ appearance.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tesla shareholders have approved a conditional pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could unlock up to a trillion dollars in stock if the company meets specific criteria, according to preliminary results from the annual shareholder meeting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their approach combines scientific innovation with environmental responsibility, positioning perovskite/silicon TSCs as a cornerstone for future clean energy systems, provided the industry can meet both performance and sustainability benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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The state’s accountability report cards evaluate schools and districts across different benchmarks, helping families and school leaders judge performance.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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