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comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /
ADVERB
relatively
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This comparatively muted response raises legitimate questions about the stock’s staying power.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Short stories, newsletters, digital shorts, podcasts and other comparatively quick-turnaround projects can help bridge the gap between consumer interest of the moment and the final release of a movie or TV series, Drucker Mann said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Three of seven Board of Education seats are on the ballot Tuesday in comparatively low-spending contests with incumbents as overwhelming favorites.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She is comparatively unknown to the public, but she may soon find herself in the spotlight.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In position B the comparatively paper- thin rings disappear as they are seen edge-on.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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