as in relative
being such only when compared to something else if you consider the multimillionaire's yearly income, we're living in comparative poverty

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Recent Examples of comparative The majority were tasted blind in comparative tastings with similar wines. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025 In May, bill pay service doxo released its 2025 Cost of Bills Index, which breaks down comparative household costs across the country. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 27 May 2025 The drug was featured in a recent PBS documentary, Shelter Me: The Cancer Pioneers, about canine comparative oncology. Paul McClure 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2025 And there have been losses during times of comparative peace. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for comparative
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  • The tough spot the Mets find themselves in now is relative, as a look across the diamond would reveal.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • At the Wednesday press conference, Powell underscored the relative strength of the economy, citing solid labor market conditions including the 4.2% unemployment rate, a low inflation rate and improvements in business and consumer sentiment.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 June 2025

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“Comparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparative. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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