touchstones

noun

Definition of touchstonesnext
plural of touchstone
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared his book has long been a touchstone for travel writing that aspires to be literature

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  1. standards
  2. criteria
  3. benchmarks
Noun
  • 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
  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • The number one criteria for us is commercial viability.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than selecting one best overall sheet mask, our editors are spotlighting the three sheet masks that earned the highest marks from product testers based off of criteria like comfort, value, and results.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of criteria
Noun
  • Three more benchmarks stress the CPU, using all available cores and threads to rate a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The moves come after both the S&P 500 and 30-stock Dow registered all-time highs on Friday, cementing a sixth straight weekly advance that is this year’s best for both benchmarks.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of benchmarks
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