comparatively

Example Sentences

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Still, her backing from elected Democrats remains comparatively thin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Essential categories—such as groceries, gas, and household items—continue to show net positive spending intentions, while discretionary categories like consumer electronics, computers, and alcohol exhibit comparatively weaker spending outlooks,” Weaver writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Even so, scientists still do not fully understand why these materials work at comparatively higher temperatures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Small, two-stroke engines typically found in go-karts, chainsaws—and Iran’s long-range Shahed drone—are simple and reliable, but can be comparatively bulky and inefficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The other divinities who lived in the world were comparatively unimportant.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton