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
While the Cayman Islands and Switzerland have long been bywords for stashing money away from the U.S. government, the Cook Islands Trust is the true gold standard in wealth protection, experts say.
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Boston Dynamics is the absolute gold standard in robotics research, and has been for decades.
—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
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Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Boston Dynamics is the absolute gold standard in robotics research, and has been for decades.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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Leaders want everyone to understand the standards of excellence the community upholds—in my situation, qualities such as character and intellect.Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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One study published in 2024 found that more than a third of caregivers who identify as gentle parents report parenting uncertainty and burnout because of the pressures to meet parenting standards.Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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There’s also still controversy over the best diagnostic criteria to use; the 2012 consensus hasn’t been universally accepted, and some physicians may rely on less stringent measures, which just adds to the confusion.Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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The criteria: originality, a deep commitment to sustainability, and a clear vision for driving positive change.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere overnight, Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after Wall Street stock benchmarks notched record highs yesterday.Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday has once again claimed the title of the biggest shopping day of the year, reinforcing its dominance over Black Friday and setting a new benchmark for online retail.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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