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
On par with the show’s black tie dress code, her beauty look referenced her delicate lace gown.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 June 2025
For Brock, a narrow window between practices for softball and for track and field on Thursday was par for the course.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The event is a 54-hole Stableford format in which golfers earn points for each hole based on the score to par.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Three more pars followed, as Scheffler walked off the golf course ranking 50th among the field in strokes gained putting.
—Jack Milko, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 June 2025
For Brock, a narrow window between practices for softball and for track and field on Thursday was par for the course.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
The event is a 54-hole Stableford format in which golfers earn points for each hole based on the score to par.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Three more pars followed, as Scheffler walked off the golf course ranking 50th among the field in strokes gained putting.
—Jack Milko, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 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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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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Between 2021 and 2023, climate finance grew by an average of 26% per year, significantly faster than the 8% annual growth seen from 2018 to 2020.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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This lack of access disproportionately affects people in lower-income communities, as well as women in midlife who may not meet strict insurance criteria.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
20 June 2025
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Auckland City is the reigning champion of the New Zealand National League and met the qualifying criteria in the most convincing fashion.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 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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Just three days before the debate upended Biden’s campaign, the New York Times drew equivalency between concerns about his age and the accuracy of videos being circulated by Republicans.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 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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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 new car will bolster safety to new benchmarks with an ergonomic driver cockpit to improve seating position, an integrated aeroscreen and a new roll hoop.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The benchmark for children approved for fewer nursing hours is 70%.—
Christopher O'Donnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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