BAROMETER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

barometer

noun

bə-ˈrä-mə-tər

Definition of barometer

as in criterion

something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared a legendary Broadway flop that has subsequently become the barometer by which failure in the theater is judged

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Recent Examples of barometer Interspersed throughout the myriad activations of Monterey Car Week is the most important facet for the collector community, and that’s the array of auctions that serve as either an optimistic barometer reading or an ailing canary in the coal mine. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Bond yields act as a barometer for interest rates across the economy, influencing everything from auto loans to mortgage rates. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 To gauge the level of effort, Google combines artificial intelligence with other sensors, including an accelerometer, barometer, and ones for heart rate and skin temperature. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 The scenery has changed, but the rally remains a marquee stop on the GOP calendar and a useful barometer of the party’s grassroots mood. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barometer

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Here are the stocks that met that criteria and were also up more than 5% on the week.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The tropical disturbance influencing Sunday's forecast is expected to move west, dropping the probability of weather violating launch criteria to about 30% — offering a 70% chance of acceptable conditions.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of criterion

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BlackBerry has crafted its software to have high safety standards, a non-negotiable for cars and other moving objects.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
If hotel quality is your at-home standard, consider this Martha Stewart comforter that’s filled with premium goose down for cloud-like comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

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