draw a comparison

phrase

variants or draw comparisons
: to say that two or more things or people are similar
The brochure draws a comparison between the hotel and a medieval palace.
The writer draws unflattering comparisons between the mayor and a dictator.

Examples of draw a comparison in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Many draw a comparison to Fairyland’s Willie the Whale and Disneyland’s Monstro at the start of the Storybook Land Canal Boats, as both aim to swallow guests. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 To draw a comparison to how impressive the performance by Crooks is, in 2020, Caeleb Dressel, a nine-time Olympic gold medalist, in an unofficial meet, swam in the fastest swimsuit, Speedo LZR Racer, but still remained shy of the sub-20. — Paras J. Haji, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Reproductive rights are another key issue for voters where Biden is likely to draw a comparison between his approach and Trump's. — Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News, 24 June 2024 Trump has used the occasion of the public launch of his company to draw a comparison between his legal difficulties and the Christian commemoration of Holy Week, which ends Sunday with the celebration of Easter. — Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024 The lawsuit also attempts to draw a comparison between ESPN's treatment of Steele and other colleagues who violated network policy but were not punished. — Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2022

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Draw a comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20a%20comparison. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!