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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An exception came between 2006 and 2009 when the 50 to 75 meteors the Orionids put out per hour were on par with the Perseids.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The entire site, including the sale section, is 50% off right now, on par with its Cyber Week discount last year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024
Humans can distinguish odors within a fraction of a second at a level of sensitivity on par with how our brains perceive color, a new study found.
3️⃣ Help for caregivers: Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and expensive.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
If the curriculum was up to par and teachers were allowed to teach, scores will start to rise.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
The entire site, including the sale section, is 50% off right now, on par with its Cyber Week discount last year.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024
Humans can distinguish odors within a fraction of a second at a level of sensitivity on par with how our brains perceive color, a new study found.
3️⃣ Help for caregivers: Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and expensive.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
If the curriculum was up to par and teachers were allowed to teach, scores will start to rise.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Par.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/par. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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