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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The Quigleys fell in love with southern Georgia, but the schooling options there paled in comparison with what they found across the border in Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

For comparison, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday rose 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Typical increases in mortgage payments would remain "modest in comparison to those experienced in recent years, as most mortgagors were already on higher rates" the Bank said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

American workers’ actual retirement savings pale in comparison to the $1.46 million goal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Uncle Holt’s garden was a postage stamp in comparison.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

comparison

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