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Standard A thing that is generally accepted as being good, proper, or average. ■ I'm not a fan of fast food, it's just too standard. I prefer to make my own meals at home.
deviated To stray from the norm or standard. To act in a manner that is not typical or expected. ■ "My friend deviated from his usual route to work today and ended up getting lost for hours."
Exemplary A person or thing that serves as an outstanding example, often for others to follow. ■ John was so exemplary in his work that he became known as the "Gold Standard" of employee performance.
norm The average or standard value of something. The typical way of doing or behaving. ■ "The new employee is trying to fit in with the norm, but he's just not funny enough."
Poker A card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards and involving bluffing, bets, and folding. ■ "I lost my entire bankroll at poker last night because I kept chasing losses."
Regular A person or thing that is common, average, or standard. ■ "I like to have a regular cup of coffee every morning to start my day off right."
Unacceptable Adjective - Of a standard or quality that is considered unsuitable, improper, or inadequate. ■ "This sandwich was unacceptable - it had mold growing on it!"
usual The norm or standard by which things are judged, typically in a negative way. ■ "He's not very good at anything that's usual. In fact, he's pretty unusual for a human."
conform To act or appear in accordance with a certain standard, law, or expectation. ■ John decided to conform to the dress code of the office by wearing a tie and slacks, even though he had always been more of a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy.
default 1. A predetermined or standard setting for a computer program or device, typically used when no other option is specified. ■ When you try to change your default browser from Google Chrome to Mozilla Firefox, but it keeps reverting back to Google Chrome.
Dodgers A type of ball used in baseball that is slightly smaller and lighter than a standard ball. It is designed to be thrown faster and farther by pitchers. ■ "Hey, did you hear about the dodgeball tournament at the park? They were using those really fast dodgers and it was a total mess!"
exacting Adjective: requiring or demanding strict adherence to a standard of behavior, quality, or performance. ■ The exacting professor graded every paper with a fine-tooth comb, making sure that each student met the highest standards of academic excellence. Example usage: "I had better make sure my essay is exacting, or I'll get a failing grade."
groundbreaking An innovation that has set a new standard and has the potential to change the way we view or do something. ■ "The discovery of penicillin was a groundbreaking moment in medicine, allowing us to treat bacterial infections with ease."
Paragon An ideal person or thing, representing the highest standard of excellence. ■ "John was such a paragon of virtue that he never lied to his parents.", A fictional character who is portrayed as an idealized hero or heroine. ■ "Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, was the ultimate paragon of justice and truth."
Pinochle A card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards and involves bluffing, deception, and trickery. ■ "I can't believe I lost at pinochle to that guy who keeps cheating. He must have been using some kind of magic trick!"
polished adjective (humorous) - of such a high standard as to be unbelievably perfect, usually in a way that is overly self-conscious and showy ■ I've never seen a more polished person than that guy at the gym. He was so buff and well-groomed, I almost thought he was a professional model.
scrutiny The act of examining something closely, often with a critical eye. It's like being under a magnifying glass. ■ "I'm always giving my students a hard time because they never do their homework to the required standard. They need some serious scrutiny!
touchstone A person or thing that is considered the standard of quality or excellence, particularly in a particular field. ■ "The new CEO at ABC Corporation was determined to make the company more efficient and profitable. He made touchstone employees who consistently exceeded their goals the shining stars of the organization."
variant A type of something that is different from the standard or normal version, often in a humorous way. ■ The new CEO decided to make the company more "fun" by implementing a "variant" of the usual dress code - employees were allowed to wear clown suits every Friday.