barometer
Example Sentences
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Catholics have long served as a barometer of acceptance for newcomers and the working class.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The Fed views the PCE index as the most accurate barometer of U.S. inflation trends.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Investors see the database firm as a barometer of the financial prospects for artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The Adoption UK's 2025 barometer survey found 42% of respondents said they are facing severe challenges or in crisis - this figure is up from 38% the year before.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
The supply of hot dog buns, a key barometer of fan enthusiasm, was completely exhausted by early afternoon.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing barometer
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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