as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
Meanwhile, academic programs that prepare these future leaders have not made comparable progress.
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Phil Jolly, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The goal is to achieve comparable weight loss to GLP-1s, without the associated muscle loss, and with less frequent dosing of once or twice a year rather than weekly.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
These provisions are routinely invoked by the regime to reassure the international community that Iran possesses an independent judiciary operating under the principle of separation of powers, comparable to legal systems elsewhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
As a possible comparable, Grier mentioned the situation the Montreal Canadiens were in last season before the deadline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Phil Jolly, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
The goal is to achieve comparable weight loss to GLP-1s, without the associated muscle loss, and with less frequent dosing of once or twice a year rather than weekly.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
These provisions are routinely invoked by the regime to reassure the international community that Iran possesses an independent judiciary operating under the principle of separation of powers, comparable to legal systems elsewhere.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
As a possible comparable, Grier mentioned the situation the Montreal Canadiens were in last season before the deadline.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for comparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
Adjective
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cash App This app is analogous to Venmo.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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This would be analogous to having one arm tied behind your back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Humans and wildlife alike feast on the fruit, with a taste between a banana and a pineapple and a custard-like texture.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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How can conservation plans or fisheries management strategies be effective if such species remain largely unseen?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Until now, combining such materials with complex 3D microstructures remained out of reach.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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