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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Michaud pointed out that when it comes to European comparisons, there is also “selected use” of them.

From Salon

Still, valuations of Chinese AI startups pale in comparison to leading U.S. players like Open AI and Anthropic.

From The Wall Street Journal

To be sure, stocks in the S&P don’t grow like new, hot startups, making comparisons difficult, another reason it’s hard to value small growth stocks.

From Barron's

Markets were, by comparison to the present day, highly efficient.

From MarketWatch

This follows strong demand seen in 2024 and 2025 as well as a high comparison base, while macro headwinds and weak consumer sentiment persist, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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