Synonyms of guidelines

guidelines

noun

plural of guideline

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.

Related Words

• standards
• rules
• regulations
• instructions
• codes
• guides
• laws
• principles
• formulas
• blueprints
• directions
• directives
• bylaws
• regs
• statutes
• ground rules
• canons
• orders
• ordinances
• directories
• commandments
• values
• constitutions
• dictates
• precepts
• decrees
• edicts
• acts
• restrictions
• maxims
• fundamentals
• axioms
• practices
• commands
• prohibitions
• morals
• decalogues
• habits
• traditions
• charges
• customs
• behests
• fiats
• conventions
• manners
• bans
• proscriptions
• ways
• mores
• interdictions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guidelines

Despite those guidelines, neither institution intervened, asked basic questions, or paused transactions long enough to verify what was happening. — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

The City Council is also expected to consider financing guidelines and recommendations from the Finance Committee in August or September, following ongoing council discussions about the cost of citywide utility undergrounding. — Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

Scientific guidelines generally recommend around 10 to 15 days of heat training, although the speed and extent of adaptation varies between players depending on fitness, recent environment and previous exposure to heat. — Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Throughout the years, players have accidentally — and not so accidentally — broken the strict dress guidelines. — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Attorney Lane Abraham argued that Martin should instead be sentenced to about 26 years, the lower end of his sentencing guidelines. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

This means defining the audience to reach, formulating a higher-level strategy around which topical areas to focus on and crafting and ensuring compliance with brand voice and tone guidelines. — Thenuka Karunaratne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Studies have proven that patients have better outcomes when their care is consistent with evidence based treatment guidelines, according to Parkland Health. — Mary Ella Hastings july 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

But generally, some guidelines can help most people use an inhaler. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026