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litmus

noun

Definition of litmus

as in litmus test

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Recent Examples of litmus But if President Xi does make a move, whether by mounting a full-scale attack or using his military to blockade the island, the key question will be where such actions fall on the litmus scale. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2025 One of the best was the part about enjoying the season and not making playoff success your litmus for hockey fandom happiness. — Murat Ates, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Alpert maintains that his litmus for music has remained the same throughout the decades. — Gary Graff, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for litmus

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Nonetheless, the association of Nike with exceptional athletes remains a litmus test for relevance, consumer sentiment, and brand equity — all metrics Hill should be working toward as part of his ongoing brand turnaround.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The answers offer the latest sign that Raman has been proceeding with caution on some of the DSA’s litmus test issues.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of litmus test

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But Ellison is betting that through the crucible of consolidation, a stronger company will emerge.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Between a courier caught in the middle of a zombie virus outbreak and a scuba diver swallowed whole by a sperm whale, both films put Abrams’ respective lead characters, Bryan and Jay, through uniquely harrowing one-man crucibles.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

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The quick short corner surprised Greenville (6-16-5), and Barea hit the edge of the 18-yard box before lifting a cross to the far post.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
And over the next 30 years, that feeling spread across a very broad cross-section of Americans.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cross

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That entire ordeal is presented in detail, a backstage drama in miniature that treats the boardroom soap opera as the last chance to keep Pandora’s box shut.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Machchhar appeared emotional in the call with Modi while recalling the ordeal, and apologized to the prime minister for crying on the phone.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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