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    standards

     traditional principles of good behavior

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of standard*

    Moral rules and rules of behaviour: rule, convention, law, code, standards, morals, conscience, etiquette, ethics, the proprieties... more
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    a song that has become well known and is performed by a lot of different singers or bands

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of standard*

    Songs: alma mater, anthem, aria, ballad, calypso, carol, chanty, chorale, Christmas carol, cover... more
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    a flag that represents a particular person or group and is used on special occasions

    *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of standard*

    Flags: Blue Peter, bunting, checkered flag, color, ensign, flag, flagpole, hammer and sickle, Jolly Roger, mast... more
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      a flag or other symbol that is carried on a pole at the front of a military march

      *American English synonyms or related words for this sense of standard*

      Flags: Blue Peter, bunting, checkered flag, color, ensign, flag, flagpole, hammer and sickle, Jolly Roger, mast... more

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