on (a) par with
idiom
: at the same level or standard as (someone or something else)
The new version of the software is on a par with the old one.
His new book is on par with his bestsellers.
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These numbers are on par with some of the most lightning-prone regions of Africa, where there is little lightning-safe infrastructure or safety education.
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Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
A lot of that was spooled up by his fervent fanbase back in Argentina, leading to comparisons to Lionel Messi and a national sporting impact on a par with that of the men’s national soccer team.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
In recent years mocktails have evolved beyond simply combining juice, soda, and grenadine thanks to bartenders and producers embracing botanicals, teas, and craft syrups to create complex beverages that put these drinks on par with their spirited counterparts.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
This puts it on a par with its ICE equivalents, with 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and a top speed of 112 mph.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
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Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
A lot of that was spooled up by his fervent fanbase back in Argentina, leading to comparisons to Lionel Messi and a national sporting impact on a par with that of the men’s national soccer team.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
In recent years mocktails have evolved beyond simply combining juice, soda, and grenadine thanks to bartenders and producers embracing botanicals, teas, and craft syrups to create complex beverages that put these drinks on par with their spirited counterparts.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
This puts it on a par with its ICE equivalents, with 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, and a top speed of 112 mph.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
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“On (a) par with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20%28a%29%20par%20with. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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