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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
The letter highlights critical questions regarding standards of care, medical evacuation capabilities, responder recruitment and retention, patient rights, and the potential diversion of resources from controlling outbreaks at their source.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Astronomers have adopted somewhat arbitrary standard units to address this issue.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Expect classics from the American songbook, wily new interpretations of contemporary pop songs, Broadway standards and lots of sweet between-song patter.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
The letter highlights critical questions regarding standards of care, medical evacuation capabilities, responder recruitment and retention, patient rights, and the potential diversion of resources from controlling outbreaks at their source.
—Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026
Adjective
The officer called someone to consult them about his case, likely federal authorities, as is standard in these sorts of traffic stops.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Astronomers have adopted somewhat arbitrary standard units to address this issue.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standard
Noun
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Peer review has been widely used since the post-World War II research boom, and relies on panels of experts in their fields judging federal funding decisions on the scientific merit of the grant proposals, rather than any politically-motivated criteria.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The district hired large consulting firms from out of state in 2010 and again in 2012 to evaluate which schools would meet the criteria for closure.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Still, this could be mitigated by offering flag in a different season – for example, the spring – than tackle, which is played in the fall.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Then, before the listener can fully settle in, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer fires off bars claiming that Grammys were stolen from him and details his many nights spent sleeping on the floor to his new normal of earning $500,000 per show.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Most likely, the new normal in the Persian Gulf will be chronic instability and frequent disruptions in shipping.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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In some ways, the histories of this school call back to those written in the 19th century, casting the country’s origin as providential—not quite an immaculate conception, but not far off—and emphasizing the morality and timelessness of America’s founding creed.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Lestat justifies his, uh, connection with Gabriella by arguing that vampires transcend petty human concepts like conventional morality.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Laurie Metcalf, confirming her standing as the First Lady of the American Theater, won for her portrayal of Linda Loman, a more formidable than usual interpretation of Willy’s stalwart wife.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Above the factory floor, the big bosses determined our production goals for the day, as usual.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Once the Islander opened the door, in typical Love Island USA fashion, they were prompted to kiss the other islanders with common interests.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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In the Veritasium video, Humphreys speculated that the Russians may have been testing the satellites’ GPS interference capabilities only briefly on a neighboring frequency adjacent to the typical GPS band.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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Unmoored from the family unit, and inflated by success and ambition, she is left to roam the rainy hills like a beast that has exiled itself from conventional society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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That store, in a mixed use development on South Coast Highway 101, faced lagging sales and was one of nine to close nationwide as the chain — months shy of its acquisition by Amazon — faced new competition from Walmart and other conventional grocers.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Oil prices rose overnight, with the international benchmark Brent crude up by 2% to $98 a barrel.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standard. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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