par

noun

ˈpär How to pronounce par (audio)
Definition of parnext
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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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

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Recent Examples of par Almost half of international travelers are guys, but the percentage of their spend in travel beauty is not on a par versus women’s. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 The share of those ages 45 to 64 is also at a low of 46%, on par with the measure during the 2008 financial crisis. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The display’s color coverage is above average, on par with the outgoing model and close to matching the iMac's range. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026 That’s about on par with low-strength and lightweight concrete here on Earth. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for par
Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
  1. standard
  2. equivalence
  3. average
  4. criterion
  5. equivalency
  6. normal
  7. benchmark
  8. equality
Noun
  • The new Type 01—revealed today in New York—will be judged by the same standards, with the arguments already begun and the marque, again, putting its future on the line.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • According to Henley & Partners, the screening process will include due diligence and financial transparency standards.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • Holography is another step in that tradition, an equivalence between area and volume that holds at least for certain spaces.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • To measure the equivalence principle at a quantum scale, the researchers turned to a piece of equipment called the Quantum Galileo Interferometer.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of equivalence
Noun
  • In our review, PCMag audio expert Tim Gideon lauded these headphones' above-average noise cancellation at their regular price.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Western states such as Montana and Washington average slightly over 30% turnout, while Connecticut, New York and Virginia average less than 10%.
    — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of average
Noun
  • Those criteria include having an adequate footprint, ground seismology and access to large quantities of water.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
  • City staff determined the two projects would be competitive for the grant program after reviewing the program criteria and city priorities, according to the staff report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of criterion
Noun
  • After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.
    — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of equivalency
Noun
  • That trend will continue through the weekend, with Sunday highs likely a few degrees below normal for this time of year.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Temperatures are expected to be closer to seasonal normals, reaching highs in the 80s through the weekend and into early next week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of normal
Noun
  • The Associated Press Seven major oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to keep production steady in November at a time when the Iran war has driven the price of benchmark Brent crude oil above $100 a barrel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • However, the model’s final hardware requirements, downloadable weights, and independent benchmark results were not publicly available at the time of the announcement.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of benchmark
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  • The award is named after Justice Albie Sachs, a hero of the anti-apartheid movement who survived imprisonment, exile and an assassination attempt in the fight for equality in South Africa.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In recent years, legal scholars have taken the right to equality as the starting point for advocating for access to fertility care.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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