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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For comparison, the big-budget 2025 Eurovision Song Contest says it reached 166 million people.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to the four performance measures, BBC Verify has looked at other healthcare themes to determine if there is any cross-UK comparison.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

For comparison, annual defense spending is only some £66 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

comparison

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