as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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Recent Examples of gold standard
Boston Dynamics is the absolute gold standard in robotics research, and has been for decades.
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New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Hair Day Dry Shampoo $30 Amazon $30 Ulta A gold standard in the dry shampoo category, this is a favorite among consumers, hairstylists, and celebs alike—Justin and Glamour editors included.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Few if any communities across the country can claim adherence to the biophilic gold standard of Serenbe, the groundbreaking community near Atlanta that strives to bring residents and visitors closer to nature and each other.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilia’s Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon is many an Allure editors’ gold standard of lip crayons.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Hair Day Dry Shampoo $30 Amazon $30 Ulta A gold standard in the dry shampoo category, this is a favorite among consumers, hairstylists, and celebs alike—Justin and Glamour editors included.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
Few if any communities across the country can claim adherence to the biophilic gold standard of Serenbe, the groundbreaking community near Atlanta that strives to bring residents and visitors closer to nature and each other.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Ilia’s Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon is many an Allure editors’ gold standard of lip crayons.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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Givaudan committed to paying for structural damages caused by the explosion, but Leonard was still pressed by residents to address concerns about the company's safety standards.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Prized for their professional discipline and robust service, their staff consistently upholds the highest safety standards, ensuring high-quality fire watch services for events, construction sites, dispensaries, and hot work.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The award had been delayed because none of the nominees under consideration in 1921 was found to have met the criteria. 1923: Alice Coachman, the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, was born in Albany, Georgia.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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This requires developing criteria that help prioritize which tasks belong inside the IHA and which can be outsourced.Andrea Ruskin, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nevertheless, the rest of the Asia-Pacific provides a benchmark for digital commerce.Jon Bird, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Interest expense, net increased to $246 million from $225 million, mainly due to higher debt levels and benchmark rates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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