benchmark
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, added 4.37% to close at $99.36 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Brent was the global benchmark “full stop,” while WTI was the U.S. benchmark and secondary in global commerce.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
A pullback Monday would shave around 15% from last week’s overall point gain, but still leave the benchmark up around 7% from its low of March 30.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
—Stock markets across Asia fell, with Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average losing 1.0%, South Korea’s Kospi dropping 1.2% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index shedding 0.5%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
Vocabulary lists containing benchmark
Born a Crime
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
This Week In Words: August 15–21, 2020
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 13
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
