tantamount

Example Sentences

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Eritrea, however, sees Ahmed’s maritime aspirations as tantamount to a threat of military aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

"For his age, this is tantamount to a life sentence -- an extremely severe punishment," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The government basically contends that willfully turning a blind eye to something you know is going on is tantamount to not knowing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

For a central bank that is highly data dependent, this is tantamount to flying blind.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 4, 2025

To look out with idle hope is tantamount to dream­ing one’s life away.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel