as in gifts
something given to someone without expectation of a return
this hotel offers its guests more comps, including a free bottle of champagne, than most in its class
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Recent Examples of comps
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Phia began as a browser extension that surfed the web for resale comps to items shoppers were searching.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
International and China comps beat the Street estimates, too.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Opening weekend surpassed the lifetimes of The Banshees of Inisherin and Tár and was above all comps including Little Women, The Brutalist, The Favourite and more than double Conclave and Belfast.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no modern comps for the VHS tapes your parents would buy.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
By sales channel, same-store sales rose 10 percent, while comps for Genesco’s e-commerce business increased 9 percent.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Last year, after Wright’s first full season in the NHL, his comps showed a few different ways his future could play out.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
When the art department’s comps are ready for presentation, jacket meetings are held.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Phia began as a browser extension that surfed the web for resale comps to items shoppers were searching.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
International and China comps beat the Street estimates, too.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Opening weekend surpassed the lifetimes of The Banshees of Inisherin and Tár and was above all comps including Little Women, The Brutalist, The Favourite and more than double Conclave and Belfast.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
There are no modern comps for the VHS tapes your parents would buy.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
By sales channel, same-store sales rose 10 percent, while comps for Genesco’s e-commerce business increased 9 percent.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comps
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Hogsett administration routinely awards those contracts without any competition, according to a city spokesperson.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the event support the National Western Scholarship Trust, which awards 100 scholarships to students attending colleges and universities in Colorado and Wyoming for studies in agricultural science, rural medicine or veterinary medicine.—
Chris Bolin,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Adams said Canva has seen instances of people directing generative AI models to create content such as slide presentations and social media posts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Davidson himself attended the BAFTA Awards and his frequent, involuntary outbursts punctuated host Alan Cumming’s introduction and several of the early award presentations.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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By law, the maximum contribution directly to a city candidate’s campaign is $1,000, which looks more and more like a petty cash account compared to the unlimited donations PCs can accept.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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But, of course, no good deed goes unscrutinized, and those donations have been raising some prickly questions, especially online, where not everyone has been feeling so generous about Van Der Beek’s GoFundMe campaign.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The audience is not privy to whether this tale is real or a fantasy, though either way, Haroun renders it beautifully in collaboration with cinematographer Mathieu Giombini.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Montreal producer’s pearlescent new album renders heartbreak and obsession in patient waves of ambient, dub techno, and progressive house.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Christmas was the first time in more than a decade that Wicks had had presents to unwrap for the holiday.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s an absurdity and abstraction to the whole affair that affords us a peek into the minds and egos of those who run the modern world, not to mention some tongue-in-cheek disdain nestled within surprising sympathy.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Comps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comps. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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