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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Emma Moon recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in media and journalism, as well as English and comparative literature.
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Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Some have taken a bemused pleasure in Americana-style music finally getting its own hip-hop-style major beef, even if the two acoustic guitar strummers in question are wildly mismatched as far as being a comparative David and Goliath.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 May 2025
Amber, who sculpts portraitures and takes care of their sick mom; Delia, who manages an apple farm where Charlie hides out; Bebe, who’s a free spirited DJ; and Cece, who’s a comparative lit professor.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 May 2025
Our evaluation, grounded in a comprehensive analysis of historical revenue performance, investment returns, and comparative valuation metrics, leads us to believe that SoFi presents a more compelling investment opportunity within the Fintech sector over the next three years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Some have taken a bemused pleasure in Americana-style music finally getting its own hip-hop-style major beef, even if the two acoustic guitar strummers in question are wildly mismatched as far as being a comparative David and Goliath.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 May 2025
Amber, who sculpts portraitures and takes care of their sick mom; Delia, who manages an apple farm where Charlie hides out; Bebe, who’s a free spirited DJ; and Cece, who’s a comparative lit professor.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 May 2025
Our evaluation, grounded in a comprehensive analysis of historical revenue performance, investment returns, and comparative valuation metrics, leads us to believe that SoFi presents a more compelling investment opportunity within the Fintech sector over the next three years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparative
relative
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Somehow, the Rose Garden maintained a relative tranquility, and from it, Trump spoke to the American people.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Liverpool was a relative longshot to win the league crown entering the season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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“Comparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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