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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
one criterion for grading these essays will be their conformity to the rules of traditional grammar
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport
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Recent Examples of criterion
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Websites meeting these criteria are far more likely to capture AI's attention, while those that don't risk fading into obscurity.
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Guy Leon Sheetrit, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Counselors recommend focusing on personal criteria for success rather than external validation.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The storm is anticipated to produce winds exceeding 35 mph, reducing visibility to less than a quarter-mile for at least three hours in some regions, meeting the National Weather Service's criteria for a blizzard.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Their work has made a profound impact, showcasing resourcefulness, creativity, and enterprise under extreme conditions, which the RTS itself values in its awards criteria.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
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Guy Leon Sheetrit, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Counselors recommend focusing on personal criteria for success rather than external validation.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The storm is anticipated to produce winds exceeding 35 mph, reducing visibility to less than a quarter-mile for at least three hours in some regions, meeting the National Weather Service's criteria for a blizzard.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Their work has made a profound impact, showcasing resourcefulness, creativity, and enterprise under extreme conditions, which the RTS itself values in its awards criteria.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criterion
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As the Trump administration continues to roll out policies targeting immigrants, experts and immigration attorneys caution the likelihood of more officers following suit and creating a new standard.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Seventy-five percent of first-class mail will retain its previous delivery standard, 14 percent will be accelerated, and 11 percent may experience a slight delay.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Overall, the analyst is bullish on EPD stock and views it as a core master limited partnership holding, having both offensive and defensive characteristics.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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These are clones of individual grape varieties that have been bred to ensure certain characteristics, such as resistance to specific diseases.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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There can be no assurances that an investor’s portfolio will match or outperform any particular benchmark.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In Europe, the region’s benchmark STOXX 600 index fell 3.5%.—
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Even at such a low price, this unit is packed with features and performance, including a wide 180 degree viewing angle, sharp 2K video, smart object detection and more.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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With features from Amaria, Arin Ray, Blackway, Cruza, Dylan Sinclair, Isaiah Falls, Karri, Merges, and Sinead Harnett, and production by D’Mile, Budgie, Jordan Manswell, and more, the six-track EP is a sonic blend of R&B and other genres that makes for an decadent listening experience.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The fiasco has raised concerns about the company’s claims about its models’ performance being potentially misleading and points to the fact that these benchmarks aren’t always a reliable measure for AI’s capabilities.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In response to the growing concern, TikTok implemented measures to mitigate the spread of such content.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whether in automating routine tasks, enhancing safety, improving quality or enabling sustainability, Novelis is reimagining how technology supports its mission.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Superfeet All-purpose Insoles Amazon shoppers confirm Superfeet insole’s supportive qualities.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Scientists create these animals by engineering DNA that matches important traits of the extinct animal into a modern animal's DNA sequence.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Counsell’s decision to hire Quintin Berry away from the Milwaukee Brewers may have taken those attributes to another level.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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An attribute that Buffett considers to be the hallmark of the highest achievers.—
Steve Taplin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Criterion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criterion. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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