1
as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that last dining experience was not quite up to par
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2
as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
these California wines are on a par with the best produced in Europe
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3
as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group
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Recent Examples of par
Not quite on par with the likes of Dimitri Payet and Jay-Jay Okocha, but capable of an eye-catching moment every now and then.
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Ajay Rose, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But for the Reinsdorf family, this is par for the course.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
In this latest study, the data showed that rapamycin extended lifespan across the eight vertebrate groups on par with eating less and/or fasting.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
The scores weren’t pretty in the final round as the majority of the field shot over par as the worst weather of the weekend came up for championship Sunday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Ajay Rose, New York Times, 18 June 2025
But for the Reinsdorf family, this is par for the course.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
In this latest study, the data showed that rapamycin extended lifespan across the eight vertebrate groups on par with eating less and/or fasting.
—New Atlas, 18 June 2025
The scores weren’t pretty in the final round as the majority of the field shot over par as the worst weather of the weekend came up for championship Sunday.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
Noun
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Trying to fit into societal standards is a losing game, especially as a woman in pop.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Companies operating in Europe face substantial fines—potentially $100 million or more annually for some companies that can’t meet emissions standards.—
Nicole LeBlanc,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Token equivalence could raise new questions about taxation, investor protections, and international jurisdictional conflicts.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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There’s not an equivalence, even remotely, between him and President Biden.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
23 Jan. 2025
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That’s a big boost for its business, since every event can raise weekly revenues by an average of 20%, the company said.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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There, McNeeley teamed up with Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, as well as fellow first-rounders Derik Queen and Asa Newell, forming the core of a 33-0 national championship team that won games by an average of 34 points.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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At the same time, interest rates and stricter lending criteria have significantly increased the cost of borrowing, which is often a lifeline for small businesses to grow—and even survive.—
Juliana Berger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed the eligibility criteria for the Economic Development Incentive Award grant program in the village.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The Alternative Learning Opportunities program helps individuals looking to earn a high school equivalency prepare for the exam needed to earn it and look into postsecondary options.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Their route to walking across the stage to receive a diploma might have taken some detours and extra years, but the joy in earning a high school diploma or equivalency certificate was evident at the Poway Adult School’s 60th annual commencement ceremony.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Cooler temperatures are forecast for Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, with highs near seasonal normals.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Darvish update Darvish is working his way back and figuring out how to work in his new normal.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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Tesla shares are down 13% since the end of May, just before Musk and Trump began publicly arguing, a period in which the S&P 500 benchmark is up 5%.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Turk spoke about how far Fayetteville has come in terms of equality, but said there was still work to do.—
Grace Hurt,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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King’s fight for equality, justice and freedom is presented in great detail.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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