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as in criteria
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 normals
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 pars
Sam Stevens, who closed within two shots of Clark on the front, started the back nine with three straight bogeys and closed with six straight pars for a 72.
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Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026
Those pars sparked the turnaround.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
Adler finished at 14 over and recorded five pars during his round, while Simon ended his day at 18 over with two pars on his back nine.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 29 May 2026
But O’Keefe got pars on 15 and 16, then birdied 17 and 18 to leave no doubt.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two birdies on Sunday, pars on both Par 5s, and a bogey on a 299-yard Par 4.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
After waiting out a two-hour fog delay, Jamesplayed a classically consistent round, getting around the Shinnecock Hills Golf Course with two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars on the way to 1-under 69.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2026
Those pars sparked the turnaround.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
When Kim and Lopez fell back with bogeys, Korda added to her string of nine consecutive pars.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
Adler finished at 14 over and recorded five pars during his round, while Simon ended his day at 18 over with two pars on his back nine.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 29 May 2026
But O’Keefe got pars on 15 and 16, then birdied 17 and 18 to leave no doubt.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two birdies on Sunday, pars on both Par 5s, and a bogey on a 299-yard Par 4.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pars
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This assessment is built on a late 2025 regulatory milestone, during which the agency approved the core engineering design criteria for the system.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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But the change does not apply to all borrowers, and those pursuing the reduction will need to meet eligibility criteria.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Monday peaks close to seasonal normals in the 50s.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Once this storm heads east by Thursday afternoon, cooler and drier weather will filter in with temperatures closer to our March normals of 50 degrees and 71 degrees.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The service Generations of LMR ownership have upheld high standards for property staff to deliver top-notch western hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Activities include vacation standards like pools and a beach club along with less typical offerings like horseback riding on the beach, beach shelling by golf cart, and the resort’s Hawk Walk.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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There are unique consumer needs with operating a sports betting exchange, such as securing extra bandwidth for high-volume events like the World Cup knockout rounds or writing contract rules that are consistent with industry norms.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2026
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That lesson felt especially urgent for students interested in politics and public service, many of whom have watched narratives and images rapidly reshape public opinion around everything from global conflict and campus protests to immigration enforcement and democratic norms.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Conversely, 'Self-Dealers' focused on financial metrics often underperform.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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And while Adames was a well-above-average player in 2025, his plate discipline has cratered in 2026 and his defensive metrics have taken a huge step backward too.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Those factors are difficult to capture in a spreadsheet based only on historical sales averages.—
Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Even this morning, with news of an agreement to reopen the strait, the standard crude oil benchmarks (WTI and Brent) were still above $80 a barrel.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Trends in home design can either cement themselves as benchmarks of contemporary living or flame out fast.—
Mary Holland,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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“Pars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pars. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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