comparison

[kuhm-par-uh-suhn] / kəmˈpær ə sən /

NOUN

contrasting; corresponding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy connection contrast correlation example identification juxtaposition observation ratio relation resemblance similarity testing

STRONG

allegory association balancing collation comparability discrimination estimation exemplification illustration likeness likening measuring metaphor opposition segregation separation weighing

WEAK

analogizing analyzing bringing together collating distinguishing dividing paralleling relating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

difference disconnection dissimilarity unlikeness

Example Sentences

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In private credit, by comparison, there are no home runs to offset a bad loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When comparing a retail stock to the XLY, the comparison primarily reflects Amazon and Tesla, which combined make up 42% of the ETF’s holdings.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In comparison, discussion about whether his game is there to secure a rare back-to-back Masters win felt somewhat neglected.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

By comparison, this group saw its total wealth grow by 20% in 2025 alone, a percentage that represents a $1.5 trillion increase.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

But Fly does not make me feel bad about my speed in comparison to his.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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