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subpar

[suhb-pahr] / sʌbˈpɑr /
ADJECTIVE
below average
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
above average




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The gap between the market’s earnings yield and bond yields has narrowed, a measure that has at times predicted subpar stock returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

This year’s earning growth is expected to be subpar at around 4% but accelerating to nearly 10% in 2027.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

On other tracks, she stands on business, solidifying her status as a major catch and refusing to compromise for a subpar man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

That continues a subpar recent performance, with the shares slipping more than 2% since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“Yeah,” Lydia said, “but another year is a long time to eat subpar pizza.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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