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
Related Articles The ‘gold standard’ of drug treatment saves lives.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Accuracy and relevance in niche domains are the new gold standards in today’s market.
—Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The Mediterranean diet is backed by extensive scientific research as a gold standard for heart health and longevity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Those looking for stronger evidence about the risks and benefits of the drugs will have to wait for the results of large-scale gold standard trials, several of which are underway.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Accuracy and relevance in niche domains are the new gold standards in today’s market.
—Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The Mediterranean diet is backed by extensive scientific research as a gold standard for heart health and longevity.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Those looking for stronger evidence about the risks and benefits of the drugs will have to wait for the results of large-scale gold standard trials, several of which are underway.
—Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
Noun
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Set Clear Expectations and Establish Appropriate Boundaries Be transparent about performance standards, goals, and success metrics.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The criteria are separated into three categories: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus, and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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My personal benchmark for Disney stage musicals has always been The Lion King.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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The oats grown on the Highclere Castle estate are of such exceptional quality, in fact, that they are used as a benchmark for feeding top thoroughbreds around the world.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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