gold standards

noun

plural of gold standard
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. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
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  1. standards
  2. criteria
Noun
  • The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • In the absence of so many senior stars in the wake of the World Cup, Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez have stepped up, helping to set the standards for the youngsters who have been included on this pre-season tour to the United States.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 25 July 2026
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  • The criteria that will determine when that indicator appears have not been detailed publicly, and the company did not immediately provide comment to CNBC.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • With the advent of breed standards and clubs in the early 1900s, an official criteria for a proper Lab, such as otter tails, water resistant coats and wide skulls, became more concrete.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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“Gold standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standards. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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