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
Individualized, tailored medical care, especially in a vulnerable population, is the new gold standard in care.
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Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, we’ve been trained to obsess over IQ, which has been our culture’s gold standard for aptitude since the early 20th century.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are maybe the current gold standard of separating organizational responsibilities with some insulation for ownership and clear demarcations of who is in charge of what.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
But prenups themselves are not the only gold standard.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Arikan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, we’ve been trained to obsess over IQ, which has been our culture’s gold standard for aptitude since the early 20th century.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are maybe the current gold standard of separating organizational responsibilities with some insulation for ownership and clear demarcations of who is in charge of what.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
But prenups themselves are not the only gold standard.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
Noun
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The batteries inside utility-scale storage facilities are built to far stricter standards, sited under the most rigorous fire code in the country, and monitored 24/7.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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What Bianchi failed to mention is the same standard should also be applied to the Magic’s president of basketball operations, Jeff Weltman.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Some wasp types, such as paper wasps and yellow jackets, are known to build a nest even if another colony is nearby if the nesting site meets their criteria.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The apps can also stabilize footage using various criteria, such as maintaining a level horizon.—
David Szondy
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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As for Moss’ new series, Chasing 10 will chronicle the former NFL superstar’s quest to land a 10-pound bass — a benchmark considered legendary among anglers.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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When the Federal Reserve started hiking its benchmark rate in early 2022 to combat inflation, credit card rates went up in tandem, and at one point even hit a new record-high.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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