comparisons

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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However, Target executives and Wall Street analysts noted that consumers were still cautious and said the company was facing tougher comparisons for the year ahead — as well as steeper expectations from investors.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Nine human annotators, working blind, judged the Chinese replies to be more pro-China in 75.3% of paired comparisons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"I have seen a lot of comparisons to Alex Ferguson," Rooney said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Most previous studies on aging and physical performance relied on cross sectional comparisons between different age groups.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Topics can relate to types of thing, to causality, to comparisons of scale, and so on and so forth.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith