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standard

[stan-derd] / ˈstæn dərd /
ADJECTIVE
regular, approved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted basic classic common definitive normal typical usual
STRONG
average boilerplate general official regulation set staple stock vanilla
WEAK
authoritative canonical customary established everyday garden variety orthodox popular prevailing recognized run-of-the-mill
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal atypical irregular rare uncommon unconventional unorthodox unusual
STRONG
exceptional extraordinary
WEAK
different
NOUN
guideline, principle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
code ideal law measure model norm requirement rule specification test
STRONG
archetype average axiom barometer belief benchmark canon criterion ethics example exemplar fundamental gauge grade guide ideals mean median mirror morals par paradigm pattern sample touchstone type yardstick
WEAK
beau ideal rule of thumb
Antonyms
STRONG
extreme guess
NOUN
flag
Synonyms
STRONG
banner color colors emblem ensign figure insignia jack pennant streamer symbol
WEAK
banderole bannerol

Example Sentences

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Sukhdeep Singh, who owns Merced County-based Cali Brothers Truck Lines, said standard surcharge policies are insufficient when there are wild swings in fuel prices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Lidl was not able to pass the inadequacy test for a standard off-licence.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Most standard travel-insurance policies do not cover pre-existing medical conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

U.S. financial regulation sets the standard for the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A standard argument was that a Christian needed moral certainty of the truths of their faith, since the fate of their soul was at stake.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton