1
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
Korda was playing it safe with a big lead, hitting to the fat of the green and settling for pars, along with another three-putt bogey.
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Eagles are worth 5 points, birdies are worth 2 points and pars are worth 0.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
After back-to-back pars on the 16th and 17th holes, the duo arrived at the Par 5 closing hole, which is when things got messy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
After two pars to open her back nine, Green bogeyed the 12th hole but bounced back with three birdies down the stretch to finish with a 5-under 67.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
One shot behind going to the back nine, Young closed with nine straight pars.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Viktor Hovland was 2 over through six holes and salvaged a 70, while Brooks Koepka made his return to Innisbrook with three birdies, three pars and a 71.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Leaderboards were filled with circles and squares with very few pars in between.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Connell hit one birdie, five bogeys and 11 pars in addition to the eagle to reach his score.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
Eagles are worth 5 points, birdies are worth 2 points and pars are worth 0.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
After back-to-back pars on the 16th and 17th holes, the duo arrived at the Par 5 closing hole, which is when things got messy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
After two pars to open her back nine, Green bogeyed the 12th hole but bounced back with three birdies down the stretch to finish with a 5-under 67.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
One shot behind going to the back nine, Young closed with nine straight pars.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Viktor Hovland was 2 over through six holes and salvaged a 70, while Brooks Koepka made his return to Innisbrook with three birdies, three pars and a 71.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Leaderboards were filled with circles and squares with very few pars in between.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Connell hit one birdie, five bogeys and 11 pars in addition to the eagle to reach his score.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pars
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Bidding registration is open through June 9, and EJ’s will schedule private viewings for collectors who have met the bidder’s criteria.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced its new Local Air Quality Advisory, which will alert Hoosiers of short-term conditions that can become unhealthy for several hours but don’t meet the criteria for an Air Quality Action Day.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 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 college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Supply chains compound the problem further, with wait times for substations, high-voltage cables, and steel already stretched well beyond historical norms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Both metrics beat analysts’ consensus estimates.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Beyond business metrics, Cherukuri’s ventures are increasingly focused on social and environmental impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Gas in Los Angeles averages just over $6 per gallon as of Tuesday, per AAA.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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In reality, worker’s hourly compensation averages around $37, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Porter highlighted that the state should focus on ensuring students meet the educational benchmarks needed to succeed.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Still, diagnosing Grok’s troubles on benchmarks alone may be a fool’s errand.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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“Pars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pars. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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