the gold standard
noun
1
: a system in which a unit of money (such as the dollar) is equal to a particular amount of gold
The United States was still on the gold standard in the early 20th century.
2
: something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles.
the gold standard of stylish resorts
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
There was a time when Florida set the gold standard for open government.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
There was a time when Florida set the gold standard for open government.
—Bobby Block, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Consequently, zero trust architecture is the gold standard for ensuring the security, sovereignty, and integrity of edge data – a requirement to mitigate the risk of data breaches, cyber-attacks, and unauthorized access.
—Pierluca Chiodelli, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Memory foam bath mat: $34.99 (Bed Bath & Beyond)
Considered the gold standard in bathroom mats, these memory foam mats from Truly Calm are an excellent choice for those who crave comfort and support underfoot.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
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“The gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20gold%20standard. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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