standards

plural of standard
as in norms
the code of good conduct for an individual or group a life guided by high standards

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Recent Examples of standards The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 And that job is made all the more difficult when catching for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who holds himself and his teammates to very high standards. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Poor safety standards and lack of infrastructure in remote parts of the country also contribute to the hundreds killed in boat disasters in recent years. ABC News, 4 July 2026 Pediatricians push for standards and regulations Inventors have recognized a need for child water safety measures, and recent years have seen the emergence of immersion alarms that sound if the wristband a child is wearing goes underwater. Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The new design would be built to state-of-the-art standards, using modern hydrological analysis and construction to minimize scour and stabilize the span. Mark Dee july 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 Designed to meet airline standards as carry-on luggage, the 37-liter Voyageur is made by titanium gear company Titaner. Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Under the law, California is able to set these stricter standards through a waiver from the EPA. Haley Parsley june 22, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standards
norms
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  • The unusual tour reflects mounting concern over political attacks on courts, rising threats against judges and a breakdown of democratic norms that some say poses an existential threat.
    Sudhin Thanawala, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Historically, Western norms during the 19th and 20th centuries held that to not eat meat is odd at best, and suspicious at worst.
    David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

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“Standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standards. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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