COMPARISON Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

comparison

noun

Definition of comparison

as in analogy

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Recent Examples of comparison Neither movie gets even close to the heights of that one, in my opinion, and both suffer by comparison—but TSR suffers a lot more. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 Buy a small jar, pick one application from the list above and run the comparison yourself. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 By comparison, several rising white pop stars have had massive Hot 100 breakthroughs with 2026 releases — including Hobert, ADÉLA, Slayyyter, Sienna Spiro, Alyssa Grace and Ashe. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 The surrounding countryside, by comparison, was littered with large numbers of trees that were toppled as the shock waves produced by the exploding asteroid high above radiated downward. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comparison

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparison

Noun

This analogy is increasingly relevant to AI-conscious organizational leadership.

— Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
In Wright’s analogy, the building is alive, and white paint is a killer.

— Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of analogy

Noun

Holography is another step in that tradition, an equivalence between area and volume that holds at least for certain spaces.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
To measure the equivalence principle at a quantum scale, the researchers turned to a piece of equipment called the Quantum Galileo Interferometer.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of equivalence

Noun

After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.

— Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of equivalency

Noun

Speaking at the All-Star Game in July, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made his case for a cap while saying exceptions did not reflect parity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
According to bond counsel, the amendment excludes the city's older 2018 and 2021 bonds from certain utility rate covenant and parity debt calculations.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of parity

Noun

The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Once a staple among cowboys and railroad workers, the Lee 101 became a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s, when James Dean popularized the jeans and helped solidify their association with biker culture.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The linkage consists of the neck and two tie rods, which work together to control the head’s position relative to the bicycle.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Its latest five-year national economic blueprint elevated the linkage further, calling for pairing the build-out of computing infrastructure and green energy.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026