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
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is a gold standard for Dyneema shelters and packs.
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Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
Despite the inevitable issues and challenges, our journalism and quality content continues to be admired as a gold standard.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Thanks to a breakthrough by researchers in China, the material is stronger, tougher and more effective at stopping bullets—while also being thinner—than the current gold standard material, Kevlar.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
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Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
Despite the inevitable issues and challenges, our journalism and quality content continues to be admired as a gold standard.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Thanks to a breakthrough by researchers in China, the material is stronger, tougher and more effective at stopping bullets—while also being thinner—than the current gold standard material, Kevlar.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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Define your highest-value transformation, identify perfect-fit clients, set non-negotiable pricing, design simple delivery, and establish premium standards.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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This might mean that your total allowance for food goes down by 15 percent or 20 percent (the industry standard), which might translate to one less appetizer, one less drink, et cetera.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Conventional marketing agency selection criteria have to go out the window.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, during preliminary review of the Mahers’ application, city staff recommended that the house not be designated under any criteria.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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This portfolio has significantly outperformed its benchmark—a mix of the S&P 500, Russell, and S&P MidCap indexes—and has delivered returns exceeding 105% since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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