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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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
Meanwhile, 81% of white adults and 76% of total respondents telegraphed satisfaction — largely on par with previous years.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Going into the final round, DeChambeau has played 16-18 in 2 over par, matching his worst Green Mile showing in three previous tournaments here.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Being Wealthy In Ireland—Ireland's Cost Of Living The cost of living in Ireland is on a par with the U.S., the U.K., and Germany, but approximately 2.5% higher than in France.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Scheffler had no such trouble, following up a rock-solid par at the 16th with a pair of mid-range makes for birdies on 17 and 18 to cap off a stretch of 5-under over the final five holes.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Going into the final round, DeChambeau has played 16-18 in 2 over par, matching his worst Green Mile showing in three previous tournaments here.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Being Wealthy In Ireland—Ireland's Cost Of Living The cost of living in Ireland is on a par with the U.S., the U.K., and Germany, but approximately 2.5% higher than in France.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Scheffler had no such trouble, following up a rock-solid par at the 16th with a pair of mid-range makes for birdies on 17 and 18 to cap off a stretch of 5-under over the final five holes.
—Troy Finnegan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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By seeking asset-token equivalence and regulatory interoperability, the company is building what could become a common framework not just for startups and DeFi protocols, but for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers as well.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Richter seems to reject the notion of typology altogether, pushing instead the idea of visual equivalence to its limits, exposing how images (regardless of weight or meaning) can be trivialized through repetition.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For noncitizens, during last year’s Labor Day weekend, travelers waited an average of 113 minutes and during the biggest backup, at least one unlucky passenger waited 245 minutes, or more than four hours, to make it through customs.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Washington State Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) alert for the girls on May 31 after authorities found criteria wasn't met for an Amber Alert.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Crucially, what matters—the criteria for selection, on which continued evolution depends—also changes, plotting a wholly novel course.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The aforementioned traditionalists adopt Tether’s strategy, using US dollar deposits and Treasuries to maintain the 1:1 equivalency.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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For McClain, a colonel and Master Army aviator, that means adapting to a new normal of living and working in space.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The movie’s over-all arc is a common one: from the unquestioned routines of daily life to the strange new normal of risks and precautions, fears and constraints, illness and deaths; from there to an eventual sense of wary relief.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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PwC’s recent executive playbook on agentic AI emphasizes that early adopters of AI set industry benchmarks, gain first-mover advantage, streamline operations, and create barriers to entry through deep integration.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In energy trading early Friday, U.S. benchmark crude oil lost 7 cents to $63.30 per barrel.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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These include staff in the U.N.'s political and humanitarian offices, and its agencies helping refugees, promoting gender equality and dealing with international trade, the environment and cities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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The military remains a vital engine for equality and opportunity.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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