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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the animation in that movie set the standard against which all later animated cartoons were judged
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as in flag
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a ship flying the queen's standard
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as in normal
what is typical of a group, class, or series
somewhat shorter than the standard for boys that age
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as in usual
being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events
a standard bandage is all that that wound needs
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
he's pretty much your standard high-school jock
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as in conventional
accepted, used, or practiced by most people
standard procedure
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Recent Examples of standard
Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The room is small even by Asian standards, and Daly is the first to say so.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Noun
In response to similar feedback, the commission already included new grip standards in its proposal and produced a study that found tire efficiency does not affect lifespan.
—Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The room is small even by Asian standards, and Daly is the first to say so.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Unlike standard contact lenses, these incorporate light-responsive or light-absorbing compounds into the lens material itself.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard
Noun
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Flexibility alone isn’t enough—promotion criteria must avoid penalizing remote or hybrid workers and career pathways should accommodate different life and caregiving stages without stalling advancement.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Only programs that meet all of NAEYC’s criteria are awarded accreditation, which is valid for five years.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Before Mexico-South Africa kicks off here in a few minutes, FIFA is marching in all 48 flags for the countries participating in the tournament and having the flag-bearers stand in a circle at midfield.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But outside, the city of Orlando had been reckoning with its horrific losses, holding heart-wrenching vigils, hearing emotional speeches calling for an end to anti-gay hatred and gun violence, and splashing rainbows on flags, business windows and makeshift memorials that dotted the streets.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Temperatures stay near seasonal normals (mid to upper 80s).—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The problem was the new normal of having a steady life.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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In a modern world where toxic online influencers like Andrew Tate and Clavicular preach sexism and looks above morality, Offerman is happy to offer a real-life alternative, in both his roles and his personal conduct.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Cynthia goes down the list of people Shamea is clashing with and, as usual, all roads lead to Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The scramble as the deadline approached was more intense than usual this year because of the state’s new congressional districts, which upended the careers of incumbents and opened opportunities for a slew of other hopefuls.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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As a result, the water constraints on the state would be even lower than what’s required to keep a typical golf course green.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The screens offer higher frame rates, greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior contrast ratios compared with conventional digital projectors.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The scan can sometimes detect disease that conventional imaging misses, helping physicians better understand the extent of cancer.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Ohio pays nursing homes a daily rate for Medicaid residents and provides additional payments to facilities that meet certain quality benchmarks.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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At CalPERS, overall performance will be gauged against a passive reference portfolio of 75% global stocks and 25% bonds, though teams will also still have asset benchmarks that will be reported to the board.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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