relative to

Example Sentences

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Cryptos tend to become less attractive relative to yield-bearing investments like bonds when borrowing costs rise.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

This latter figure helps put the first one in context, showing exactly how large it is relative to a given lookback period.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Besides on-arrival visas, affordability is a key factor behind the outperformance of these countries relative to Goa.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This group of growth stocks isn’t cheap relative to consensus 12-month earnings-per-share estimates.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Lazlo squinted across the distance, gauging the blocks’ position relative to the great seraph overhead.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor