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
The final diagnosis is compared to the NEJM's gold standard and assessed for both accuracy and cost.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The two teams from the Sunshine State have been a gold standard in the NHL as of late.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Eventually, the necktie became a gold standard for business attire.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Grail would need to show a reduction in cancer-specific mortality in a properly randomized trial—the elusive gold standard that has undone so many promising screening technologies.
—Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The two teams from the Sunshine State have been a gold standard in the NHL as of late.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Eventually, the necktie became a gold standard for business attire.
—Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Grail would need to show a reduction in cancer-specific mortality in a properly randomized trial—the elusive gold standard that has undone so many promising screening technologies.
—Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gold standard
Noun
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Netflix offers customers three plans: standard with ads, standard and premium.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Germany’s Blue Card system, aligned with the EU framework, facilitates residency for highly qualified workers meeting salary thresholds and educational criteria.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The following criteria must be met to issue an AMBER Alert, according to the Department of Public Safety: A child under 18 was abducted.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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In June, state economists announced those benchmarks won’t be hit.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The 10,000-step benchmark started as a marketing strategy for a 1960s Japanese pedometer, not a medical recommendation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standard. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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