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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
that last dining experience was not quite up to par
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as in equivalence
the state or fact of being exactly the same in number, amount, status, or quality
these California wines are on a par with the best produced in Europe
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as in average
what is typical of a group, class, or series
a pulse of 70 is par for people of that age group
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Recent Examples of par
Congested schedules are par for the course, but Unai Emery’s side would arguably feel the harshness of winter more than most other Premier League teams.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, a homemade card or small token like a mug or ornament is pretty par for the course.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
My other organ systems were about on par with my age, though my brain is apparently 35.06 years old.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Roth considers the horror community on par with the comic book world — and thinks about their overlap a lot.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead, a homemade card or small token like a mug or ornament is pretty par for the course.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
My other organ systems were about on par with my age, though my brain is apparently 35.06 years old.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Roth considers the horror community on par with the comic book world — and thinks about their overlap a lot.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
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Musical compositions The latest crop of compositions spans the era's jazz standards, show tunes, pop music and more.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Stewart wasn’t the first to go there; Carly Simon and Linda Ronstadt, to name just two, had cut standards albums before.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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There cannot be this false moral equivalence in our discourse.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The same illogic leads the progressive Left to equate Israel’s defense against Hamas terrorists with the October 7 atrocities, and to draw false equivalences between Daniel Penny’s intervention on a subway and Mangione’s premeditated execution.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
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Last year, an average of 28.7 million viewers tuned in to one of the three NFL football games on Christmas Day — the Las Vegas Raiders vs. the Chiefs; the New York Giants vs. the Philadelphia Eagles; and the Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers.Juliana Kim, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
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Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Academy’s admission process broadens opportunities for minorities by expanding the candidate pool early on, inviting more qualified candidates to advance while maintaining rigorous, race-neutral criteria for the final selection.Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The rule, which was later struck down in court, broadened the criteria for a joint employer relationship in a way that would have made companies potentially liable for the hiring practices of subcontractors.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kiana studied for high-school equivalency tests and worked as a clerk at an AutoZone.John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Several states already treat completion of the DP as equivalent to a high school diploma, but Oregon became the first to extend the same equivalency to the career program.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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For the new normal to be economically sustainable, streamers need to do a better job of optimizing their viewers’ time and attention.Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rather than imposing change, involve your team in shaping the new normal.Dan Gamble, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Global biopharma companies, like Johnson & Johnson, have set a benchmark by creating country-specific websites that not only reflect local healthcare regulations but also resonate with cultural contexts.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The benchmark contract, which hit an all-time intraday high of $11,925 in the previous session, is up over 180% year-to-date.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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This mutual desire for understanding speaks to the equality that is essential for a thriving partnership.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Creative architects tapped into this economical style to imagine structures that were enormous, expressive, and impressive, but they also were imbued with a social spirit of equality, intended to represent democratic values through their material honesty.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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