standard
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.
See Examples For:
“Most of the underlying investments are liquid standard assets, such as bonds and money market funds, rather than illiquid nonstandard credit assets,” it says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Wedgewood appears to have charged clients to conduct surveys on their behalf, a standard practice for aboveboard polling firms that could in this case amount to fraud.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
The conference had already selected the presentation for its presidential symposium, a slot reserved for medical studies that have the potential to change the standard of care.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Someone performing modified push-ups might advance to the standard movement, while another participant might increase the height of the stepper.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
It is a standard ploy of opponents of relativism to argue that we all share certain commonsensical capacities for reasoning, and thus we can all recognize better knowledge when we see it.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
![]()
Alibaba and other Chinese e-commerce stocks fell as Beijing called for higher standards.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Even by the standards of Renaissance Florence, where talent flowed in torrents, the existence of three generations of innovative masters in one family was nothing short of extraordinary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
In a statement on Instagram, Angelone said he let his "need for validation supersede my own standards and morals".
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Kessler is the next center in line, the next big man who will try to live up to those lofty standards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
If my penmanship doesn't meet Miss Simpsons standards, it's because my hands are shaking with excitement.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing standard
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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!
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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!
On Your Mark, Get Set, Commence Your Life!
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!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word