as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged
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Recent Examples of barometer
Investors and borrowers will instead focus on Wednesday's release of the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections, a report that distills the FOMC's forecasts for unemployment, GDP growth and other barometers.
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
If blue-and-red jerseys and Chicago ballcaps are an accurate barometer, Cubs fans ruled — by a lot.
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Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Local Tarrant County elections Tarrant County is often seen as a barometer for the rest of the state, which means the county’s top-of-ticket race is one worth tuning in to.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
In a statement, Amazon MGM’s domestic distribution chief, Kevin Wilson, repeated a similar sentiment about using a different barometer for success than rivals.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
If blue-and-red jerseys and Chicago ballcaps are an accurate barometer, Cubs fans ruled — by a lot.
—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Local Tarrant County elections Tarrant County is often seen as a barometer for the rest of the state, which means the county’s top-of-ticket race is one worth tuning in to.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
In a statement, Amazon MGM’s domestic distribution chief, Kevin Wilson, repeated a similar sentiment about using a different barometer for success than rivals.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
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Candidates receiving the funding must abide by expenditure limits and adhere to the criteria set by statute, ordinance or charter to demonstrate broad support, such as demonstrate a large number of small dollar contributions.
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Critics say the test rewards the smallest slice of the problem while ignoring Scope 3, the 80% to 95% of a producer's emissions that come from burning its fuel, and note the criteria echo the oil industry's own lobbying.
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In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.
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And an Air Quality Alert was issued midday Thursday, due to ground level ozone concentrations reaching unhealthy standards, NWS forecasters say.
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Over time, colleges have steadily reduced the number of objective benchmarks available for comparing applicants while increasing the role of institutional judgment.
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Les Caves du Roy at Hôtel Byblos is an undisputed institution—open since 1967 and still the benchmark for a proper Saint-Tropez night out.
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The agency also adopted additional security measures, such as surrounding the president with bullet-resistant glass at outdoor events.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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