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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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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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
McIlroy atoned for two bogeys with nine birdies, shooting a seven-under-par 65 to improve on his stellar 67 in the opening round.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bryson DeChambeau, however, missed the cut after a triple-bogey on the 18th hole dropped him to 6-over par through two rounds.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Imagine, in the 21st century, discovering a marvel on par with Mount Everest or the Grand Canyon.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Luggage has become a luxury status symbol—even for commercial jet-setters—a style statement on par with limited-edition sneakers and hard-to-get handbags.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Bryson DeChambeau, however, missed the cut after a triple-bogey on the 18th hole dropped him to 6-over par through two rounds.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Imagine, in the 21st century, discovering a marvel on par with Mount Everest or the Grand Canyon.
—Nicole Young, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Luggage has become a luxury status symbol—even for commercial jet-setters—a style statement on par with limited-edition sneakers and hard-to-get handbags.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
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So, in a general process of professionalization that changed the way that music was experienced, raising standards while widening the gap between expert and amateur, the mandolin fell out of fashion.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brent crude oil, the international standard, has gone from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February to more than $119 at times.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Translation, too, is a practice of uneven equivalences.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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His disturbing and bloody rhetoric created a twisted equivalence between violent crime and immigrants, most of whom come here to work, raise families and contribute to our population growth and economy.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Total leasing activity dropped significantly in the first quarter, with volume falling to 223,000 square feet — almost 50% less than the 2025 quarterly average of 450,000 square feet and the 10-year average of 580,000 square feet.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Below-average rainfall since September has caused the 11 reservoirs in the Catawba-Wateree Basin — and the streams that feed into them — to deplete below normal levels, the local Drought Management Advisory Group said in a news release Thursday.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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The study is examining whether portions of the coastline meet criteria for national park designation, including significance, suitability and feasibility, along with the need for National Park Service management.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the IRS reviews your financial information and determines whether your offer meets its approval criteria.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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The center currently provides adult education, including English language classes and high school equivalency programs, but residents say that's only a fraction of what's needed.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Collegiate Consulting study focuses largely on branding and visibility through a metric known as advertising value equivalency (AVE), which measures how much advertising would cost with equivalent exposure.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Following a burst of gang violence in 2022, Bukele announced a then-temporary state of emergency, which has become the new normal in the Central American nation as it's been extended for years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roberts had yet to figure out a new normal for the top of the batting order without Betts.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The operation shattered Hezbollah's communications network and became the benchmark in Israel for a strike that fundamentally changed the battlefield.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company is working to improve safety and reasoning through benchmarks that guide how robots should behave in real-world scenarios.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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And so the battle for credit equality began.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Robinson took a huge step in a movement toward equality.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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