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
As its name suggests, this gel-cream mask’s main ingredient is yuzu extract, rich in vitamin C, a gold standard for boosting skin radiance and evening tone.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
For winemakers, a gold standard is French oak barrels; these can run about $1,000 each or more, depending on size.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even though PET scans are the current gold standard of analyzing someone's degree of Alzheimer's, the scans themselves can be costly and not widely available except in population centers with advanced medical facilities.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
For winemakers, a gold standard is French oak barrels; these can run about $1,000 each or more, depending on size.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even though PET scans are the current gold standard of analyzing someone's degree of Alzheimer's, the scans themselves can be costly and not widely available except in population centers with advanced medical facilities.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
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Sacramento encourages higher density to address the regional housing shortage and, because of that, the city must approve projects that meet state standards.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Interestingly, there’s an international standard for PIN code management in financial services, ISO 9564-1, and this allows for PINs of up to 12 digits.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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So far, since returning from Washington to her native state, Harris, 60, has displayed none of the above criteria that California needs in its next governor.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Renters must meet a variety of sustainability criteria including solar panels, water flow reduction, renewable energy and recycling programs.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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However, its valuation metrics remain exceedingly high by any historical or sector benchmark.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 is down 6% this year, badly underperforming the S & P 500 which is back into the green after a big rally in the last month.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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