Synonyms of standards

standards

noun

plural of standard

as in norms

the code of good conduct for an individual or group

a life guided by high standards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• norms
• principles
• ethics
• morals
• morality
• values
• ethos
• beliefs
• manners
• customs
• etiquette
• dictates
• mores
• tenets
• faith
• dogma

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of standards

This could simplify operations for carriers that operate aircraft with both engine standards. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

The Senate has been addressing this week nominee confirmations and a bipartisan college sports bill to create standards on how athletes are paid, priorities that Republicans warn present poor optics to voters. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026

During the housing crisis, rising rates directly exposed the lax lending standards by banks as borrowers using floating-rate debt increasingly couldn't pay. — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations. — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026

The surrounding development, which broke ground in 1964, includes about 2,200 homes and lots on roughly 7,000 acres, all subject to strict design standards enforced by the Sea Ranch Assn. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Even by the standards of today’s decorum-less Congress, the hearings were wild affairs. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026

What Showalter did effectively was instill belief that standards could be met. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Brand standards ensure spectacular services and top notch amenities and comfort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026