gold standard
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1
: a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold and which is usually characterized by the coinage and circulation of gold, unrestricted convertibility of other money into gold, and the free export and import of gold for settling of international obligations
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Kelly Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
With decades of research backing its efficacy, hyaluronic acid remains a gold standard in hydration.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
With only four days of rehearsal, the cast proved why their work remained a gold standard on Broadway.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Should it be rushed to get a quick result, or labored over to reach the full, gold standards of international legitimacy?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20standard. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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