1
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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2
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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3
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
That said, this is the kind of place where trips are tailored, guests are treated as individuals, service levels are elite, and going above and beyond is par for the course.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
After back-to-back pars on the 16th and 17th holes, the duo arrived at the Par 5 closing hole, which is when things got messy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The president is attending the event, which will feature security on par with the Super Bowl.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Pastor Billy is an innovator and entrepreneur on par with any CEO.
—Rajiv J. Shah, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
After back-to-back pars on the 16th and 17th holes, the duo arrived at the Par 5 closing hole, which is when things got messy.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The president is attending the event, which will feature security on par with the Super Bowl.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
Pastor Billy is an innovator and entrepreneur on par with any CEO.
—Rajiv J. Shah, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for par
Noun
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These standards are not only more functional, but reduce the night sky glow, are more energy efficient, reduce wildlife impacts and contribute to better health.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Technology has replaced the medium’s material substrate—once photochemical, now primarily electronic—and repeatedly modified its syntax, its narrative codes, its standards of realism.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Zermelo developed his other axioms to prove this equivalence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Translation, too, is a practice of uneven equivalences.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sure, there are some legendary money managers who have outperformed the averages — over the long run.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stormwater captured in dams, reservoirs and spreading grounds figured out to be an amazing 185% of average for this time of year, the county reported.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Things like an object’s size and weight must meet certain criteria, and they must also be designed to be robust enough to survive the violence of a rocket launch.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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That major hedge is new, and seriously waters down the importance of these two existing constitutional criteria.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The center currently provides adult education, including English language classes and high school equivalency programs, but residents say that's only a fraction of what's needed.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Collegiate Consulting study focuses largely on branding and visibility through a metric known as advertising value equivalency (AVE), which measures how much advertising would cost with equivalent exposure.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Following a burst of gang violence in 2022, Bukele announced a then-temporary state of emergency, which has become the new normal in the Central American nation as it's been extended for years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roberts had yet to figure out a new normal for the top of the batting order without Betts.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded above $111 a barrel, or more than 50% above its prewar price.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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As decades pass—from the early 1900s through the Civil Rights movement—Georgina and those around her remain ageless, a theatrical device that sharpens the musical’s exploration of ambition, identity, and the enduring struggle for equality.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Belafonte Award, established by late Tribeca chief content officer Paula Weinstein, is given to artists who use their platform to advance equality, dignity and human rights.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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