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
The current gold standard for OSA treatment is positive airway pressure (PAP).
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
First introduced in 1974 and named after a town in western Ireland, the Shannon stands as a benchmark of artisanal excellence—a gold standard for derbies and a testament to Church’s enduring craft.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
For many years, NASCAR’s ‘Golden Boy’ was also its gold standard, a fact that eventually led him to the sport’s pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Karolyi briefly became the national team coordinator for the USA Gymnastics women’s elite program in 1999 and incorporated a semi-centralized system that eventually turned the Americans into the sport’s gold standard.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
First introduced in 1974 and named after a town in western Ireland, the Shannon stands as a benchmark of artisanal excellence—a gold standard for derbies and a testament to Church’s enduring craft.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
For many years, NASCAR’s ‘Golden Boy’ was also its gold standard, a fact that eventually led him to the sport’s pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Karolyi briefly became the national team coordinator for the USA Gymnastics women’s elite program in 1999 and incorporated a semi-centralized system that eventually turned the Americans into the sport’s gold standard.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
Noun
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Apple has already discontinued the current SE and iPhone 14 in the European Union as the products do not conform with local laws requiring USB Type-C charging standard.—
Akash Sriram,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, this is indoors, where racing tends to be more about meeting time standards (to qualify for major competitions), regaining conditioning and fine-tuning tactics.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Google offered a few specific listings from Zillow that met my editor's criteria as well as suggestions such as networking with realtors.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the criteria at VITA can vary, sites typically focus on people who generally make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last August, the BLS’s preliminary benchmark revision estimated that the number of workers on payrolls would likely be revised down by 818,000 for the 12-month period through March 2024.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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The report also featured significant benchmark revisions to the 2024 totals that saw substantial downward changes to the previous payrolls level though upward revisions to those who reported holding jobs.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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