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.

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guidelines

The team says that insects were treated in line with research guidelines and that none were harmed during the project, which was published in Nature Communications. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026

Of note, current Endocrine Society guidelines recommend against routine population level screening of asymptomatic men for hypogonadism and recommend against routine supplementation for younger men with low testosterone levels. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026

Having people read your brand guidelines might help, but there is little chance everyone will go through your 50-page deck, let alone remember and follow it. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Such seats sold for $125,000 a ticket, according to Kennedy Center guidelines. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

But the most up-to-date guidelines, and the growing body of research behind them, make a strong case for a more holistic approach. — Gabriel E. Hales, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Beans are also cheap and versatile, come in a variety of textures, and are packed with more nutrients per gram than any other food on Earth, the guidelines say. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

What a Bean-Forward Diet Actually Looks Like The Blue Zones food guidelines recommend at least a half cup of cooked beans a day. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 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