Synonyms of hold a candle to

hold a candle to

phrase

as in measure up (to)

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

This "guilt free" macaroni and cheese doesn't hold a candle to the real thing.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• measure up (to)
• approximate
• stack up (against or with)
• compare (with)
• reflect
• match
• approach
• mirror
• touch (on)
• add up (to)
• parallel
• amount (to)
• duplicate
• come (to)
• border (on)
• verge (on)
• equal