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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
Hipper, younger-skewing luxury brands such as Jacquemus and Courrèges have opened spaces that are on par with their own-brand boutiques at 1,300 square feet.
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024
That sale’s low estimate was $60 million, on par with this year’s expectation.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
That said, your best chances at scoring cheap tickets doesn’t necessarily lie in grabbing seats near the back of the theatre; prices for seats in the rear or middle of the mezzanine are on par with front and center orchestra seats for some shows, and in some cases, are even more expensive.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
That’s essentially on par with last year when about 60 homicides had occurred by this time.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rhonda Richford, WWD, 25 Nov. 2024
That sale’s low estimate was $60 million, on par with this year’s expectation.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
That said, your best chances at scoring cheap tickets doesn’t necessarily lie in grabbing seats near the back of the theatre; prices for seats in the rear or middle of the mezzanine are on par with front and center orchestra seats for some shows, and in some cases, are even more expensive.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
That’s essentially on par with last year when about 60 homicides had occurred by this time.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
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Leaders want everyone to understand the standards of excellence the community upholds—in my situation, qualities such as character and intellect.Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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One study published in 2024 found that more than a third of caregivers who identify as gentle parents report parenting uncertainty and burnout because of the pressures to meet parenting standards.Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Science and quackery cannot be treated as having scientific and moral equivalence.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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There is no moral equivalence between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024
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With a return rate of only 2-3% compared to the industry average of 20%, Sartoro’s commitment to satisfaction is clear.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Freezing holiday weather Temperatures in the northern Great Plains will only reach the high teens and 20s Tuesday and Wednesday, 15-25 degrees lower than the seasonal average.Patrick Smith, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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There’s also still controversy over the best diagnostic criteria to use; the 2012 consensus hasn’t been universally accepted, and some physicians may rely on less stringent measures, which just adds to the confusion.Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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The criteria: originality, a deep commitment to sustainability, and a clear vision for driving positive change.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Connor said a mandate of the design team is to make sure both the app and the website have functional equivalency in terms of the user experience, which obviously extends to accessibility.Steven Aquino, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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For the new normal to be economically sustainable, streamers need to do a better job of optimizing their viewers’ time and attention.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rather than imposing change, involve your team in shaping the new normal.Dan Gamble, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere overnight, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after Wall Street stock benchmarks notched record highs yesterday.Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Smart benchmarks derived from large-scale data can aid decision-making without fully replacing the human element.Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Utah consistently ranks dead last among states for women's equality.Noah Bressner, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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Rodgers joined the Black Panther Party in Harlem as a teenager, becoming a community organizer, standing up for racial equality and helping the party with initiatives including its Free Breakfast for School Children Program in the late 1960s.Lucy Handley, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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