caliber

noun

ˈka-lə-bər How to pronounce caliber (audio)
variants or calibre
Definition of calibernext
as in quality
degree of excellence musicians of the highest caliber perform at that concert hall

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Recent Examples of caliber The area was recently reclassified into a high-risk zone for wildfires; the board says the collection has since been relocated for its safety to a museum-caliber facility. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Amazing to run a model of Muse Spark Open's caliber and scale this efficiently, right from your desk. — Kif Leswing,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 The first, most obvious one is that theatrical brings in a caliber of filmmaker that Netflix has had trouble securing previously, with Gerwig on the top of that list. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 Across the street, Serge Sorokko Gallery houses museum-caliber artwork by the likes of Hunt Slonem and Yuri Kuper. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caliber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caliber
  1. quality
  2. rate
Noun
  • The middle tier of the market has been hollowed out, with prices inching higher even as brands downgrade quality.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The movie ends with a kind of shrug, which is one of its best qualities.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • The People’s Bank of China isn’t necessarily buying at an alarming rate—nor are other emerging markets—points out Goldman.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • One thing to look out for with a rate lock is whether a lender charges a fee for it.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rate

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“Caliber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caliber. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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