caliber
Example Sentences
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"Same caliber, all the same type of cartridges," he explained, but one is banned while the other is not.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The film itself, however, doesn’t come close to matching the caliber of its talent, who frequently fail to elevate the movie’s treacly after-school-special script.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Domingo is still adjusting to a new caliber of fame.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
As the accused took turns cross-examining the witnesses, the Crown and the prosecution began to get a sense for the first time of the true caliber of the men and women on trial.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.