as in standards
something usually in writing that shows or tells how something should be done
The government has issued new guidelines for following a healthy and balanced diet. Here are some basic guidelines for helping you choose a dishwasher.
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Recent Examples of guidelines
Your brand guidelines; colours, fonts, the look and feel that makes your work recognisable.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Deidre Johnson, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This included figuring out how to pay visiting scientists who had ignored all instructions and come with the wrong visa, or hiring summer help outside the allowable guidelines.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Equipment can fail; guidelines can break; visibility can become nigh on impossible.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Clinical trials cite earlier studies; systematic reviews then aggregate those trials, and medical guidelines finally cite those reviews.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Rather, Town staff acted in accordance with the Town's social media guidelines and with a focus on maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Some states have similar guidelines.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
—Deidre Johnson, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This included figuring out how to pay visiting scientists who had ignored all instructions and come with the wrong visa, or hiring summer help outside the allowable guidelines.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Equipment can fail; guidelines can break; visibility can become nigh on impossible.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Clinical trials cite earlier studies; systematic reviews then aggregate those trials, and medical guidelines finally cite those reviews.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Rather, Town staff acted in accordance with the Town's social media guidelines and with a focus on maintaining a safe and respectful online environment.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Some states have similar guidelines.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Many of the same guidelines are still in place.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guidelines
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His other, more conservative but still expressive sets for RCA comprised a joint project with Coleman Hawkins, a recital of familiar bop tunes and a collection of standards.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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As a 42-year-old mom, my standards are admittedly high.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Chicago Preventing relapse after treatment Illinois continues confronting rising behavioral health demands while state and federal policymakers debate Medicaid eligibility rules, work requirements and spending reductions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But people familiar with the matter told Sportico that the WTA is reviewing Sabalenka’s use of the Gucci handbag at the Rome tournament as a potential violation of the tour’s marketing rules for player gear.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2026
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However, a look at records maintained by the South Coast Air Quality Management District show that some plants that use MMA have checkered pasts for keeping up with regulations.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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But when Spurs are trailing, Romero often abandons his defensive position and goes hunting for the ball, seemingly ignoring tactical instructions.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Some cleaners might be too harsh for certain finishes, or the stains might need special treatment depending on the cause, so always check your cleaner and follow its instructions, suggests Stein.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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That cultural resonance also underscored a broader conversation around Blazy’s debut Métiers d’Art collection, which revisited Chanel’s heritage codes through a more relaxed and playful lens while maintaining the artisanal savoir-faire central to the Métiers d’Art lineage.—
Lee Hyo-won,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Florida also has one of the strictest building codes in the country.—
Michelle Marchante
Updated May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The market, however, graded Meta’s spending outlook hike more harshly than Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft even as their capex guides were even higher.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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“Guidelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guidelines. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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