Synonyms of par

par

noun

ˈpär 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standard
• criterion
• benchmark
• grade
• measure
• gold standard
• example
• metric
• yardstick
• average
• barometer
• norm
• mark
• instance
• bar
• touchstone
• rule
• pinnacle
• case
• apex
• summit
• meridian
• peak
• zenith
• acme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviation
• abnormality
• aberration

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivalence
• equivalency
• equality
• parity
• similarity
• coequality
• resemblance
• coordinateness
• correlation
• sameness
• comparability
• compatibility
• correspondence
• parallelism
• interchangeability
• likeness
• identity
• similitude
• alikeness
• exchangeability
• community
• identicalness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inequality
• difference
• disparity
• divergence
• diversity
• nonequivalence
• distinction
• disagreement
• discrepancy
• distinctiveness
• imparity
• distinctness
• incompatibility
• disparateness
• dissimilarity
• diverseness
• unlikeness

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• average
• normal
• norm
• standard
• usual
• ordinary
• median
• mean
• middle
• rule
• status quo
• golden mean
• commonplace
• run
• representative
• exemplar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exception
• deviation
• anomaly
• abnormality
• rarity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of par

Also called pre- or par-baking, blind baking refers to baking the crust before adding the filling. — Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Wiz researchers say the issue is on par with the Heartbleed bug from 2014, which impacted an encryption technology estimated to be used by two-thirds of the Web. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

The Georgia film office lists 22 active movies and TV shows in the state, on par with the volume over the past two years. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Also a list of the true names and addresses of all former slaves, along with their actual occupations and 1858 yearly incomes, which, surprising no one, were right on par with the incomes of similar whites. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing par

• below par
• par excellence
• par for the course
• under par