new standard

A newly-adopted benchmark or measure; a new way of judging something. High unemployment rates have become the new standard due to the country's economic strife.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zephyros	-	Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
AdoraciÓN	-	Spanish
Meinhard	MIEN-hahrt	German
Nicol	['nikl]
Brandt	BRANT	English
Kosmas	-	Ancient Greek