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
The rival rallies in Budapest, which drew hundreds of thousands of people in support of Orbán's nationalist Fidesz party and Magyar's center-right Tisza, are being viewed as a barometer for which side commands more support as the campaign enters its final month.
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Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
And as artificial intelligence and studio consolidation rock the business, the Oscars are an even more important barometer of the health of the movies themselves.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The event also serves as a barometer of broader consumer sentiment, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
The barometer for Adelman’s confidence in the second unit is all about whether Jamal Murray occupies those rest minutes or whether Denver is playing well enough to kill time without both star players.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
And as artificial intelligence and studio consolidation rock the business, the Oscars are an even more important barometer of the health of the movies themselves.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The event also serves as a barometer of broader consumer sentiment, especially in times of economic uncertainty.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2026
The barometer for Adelman’s confidence in the second unit is all about whether Jamal Murray occupies those rest minutes or whether Denver is playing well enough to kill time without both star players.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barometer
Noun
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Before this, no one in the field had established criteria for what should be included in the archaeological record of dice.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Financial hardship criteria CNC status is reserved for taxpayers facing a challenging financial situation.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those navigating family negotiations can set kind standards that allow trust to grow naturally over time.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s more than double the number of people in Mecklenburg County government who hit that salary benchmark.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Barometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barometer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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