Synonyms of barometer

barometer

noun

bə-ˈrä-mə-tər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criterion
• standard
• benchmark
• measure
• metric
• yardstick
• touchstone
• example
• gold standard
• grade
• par
• instance
• rule
• bar
• mark
• average
• norm
• case
• pinnacle
• apex
• peak
• summit
• meridian
• zenith
• acme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviation
• abnormality
• aberration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of barometer

Waffle House is a staple of Southern culture, appearing in song lyrics and on movie screens, and even serving as a federal barometer for severe weather events. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026

One Ghetto swiftly became three; and as long as Venice’s fortunes continued to worsen, their existence was all but guaranteed—so much so that, by the mid-seventeenth century, their status could well be regarded as a barometer of Venice’s decline. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

Wood, barometers, and portraits bring warmth, history, and Southern personality. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026

The price of gas has a large psychological impact on consumers and is often viewed as a barometer for the cost of living. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026