above par — better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbʌv pɑːr/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's service was above par, especially considering it was their opening night.
- My cooking skills are finally above par - I can now make toast without burning it!
- The team's collaboration was above par, resulting in the project's early completion.
above par
ADJECTIVE[/əˈbʌv pɑːr/]
better than average or expected; superior to the normal standard

Her presentation was above par, leaving the whole boardroom speechless.

Above par like a shining star, leaving others far behind!
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“The restaurant's service was above par, especially considering it was their opening night.”
“My cooking skills are finally above par - I can now make toast without burning it!”
“The team's collaboration was above par, resulting in the project's early completion.”
“His excuse-making abilities are definitely above par - he once blamed his lateness on a time zone confusion in his own city!”
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