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

The 17th is a long par three with a deep putting surface and water lining the entire right side. — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

This breed is known for an athleticism that's on par with its agility, trainability and intelligence. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Our number puts Notre Dame football on par with the valuation of the average NHL team (according to Sportico). — Matt Baker, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Former University of Kansas golfer Matt Gogel fired a 7-under-par, bogey-free 63 on Sunday to jump 12 spots and tie for second place at the ISPS Handa Senior British Open at Gleneagles Kings Course in Scotland. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Phrases Containing par

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