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 rule first tightened the emissions standards for non-mercury metals. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024 The measure also requires plants that use lignite coal to meet the same mercury emissions standards as facilities firing other types of coal. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024 While the ship was built in 1993, it has been held to the standards of a new vessel, said Petterson. Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024 On its face, casting Lady Gaga to sing Hollywood standards as one of the most iconic and subversive characters DC has ever churched out was a brilliant decision. Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024 However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 The success of initial collaborations has made influencer marketing a central part of Roadway's efforts, setting new standards for customer engagement and satisfaction in the moving industry. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Improvement is central to both standards. Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standards. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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