as in similar
having qualities in common
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Recent Examples of comparable
The future medical devices could be made with gears as small as 16 to 20 micrometers — a size comparable to a human cell.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The best Quince men’s clothing In my experience, Quince’s men’s clothing is comparable with any other major brand on the market; the fit, quality, and overall look simply work.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The Platinum card's performance following the refresh will likely be closely watched by industry analysts, especially as competitors continue to roll out comparable offerings in the premium space.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Before the controversy, Cracker Barrel posted four straight quarters of comparable sales growth.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The best Quince men’s clothing In my experience, Quince’s men’s clothing is comparable with any other major brand on the market; the fit, quality, and overall look simply work.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The Platinum card's performance following the refresh will likely be closely watched by industry analysts, especially as competitors continue to roll out comparable offerings in the premium space.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Before the controversy, Cracker Barrel posted four straight quarters of comparable sales growth.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparable
Adjective
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But while men and women can have a similar response to cold plunges, there are a few differences in their reactions.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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Top banks JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs sent similar messages to employees on H-1B visas, according to the Financial Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s an analogous cool-verging-on-blasé lyrical delivery set off by animalesque saxophones.—
Rumaan Alam,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Most faculty serve a probationary period of five to seven years before they are granted tenure, a milestone somewhat analogous to reaching partnership in a law firm.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Karmitz said mk2 had recently decided to confront such criticism directly rather than ignore it.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparable. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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