Synonyms of holds a candle to

holds a candle to

phrase

present tense third-person singular of hold a candle to

as in compares (with)

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

• compares (with)
• stacks up (against or with)
• approximates
• measures up (to)
• reflects
• matches
• mirrors
• approaches
• adds up (to)
• parallels
• touches (on)
• amounts (to)
• comes (to)
• duplicates
• equals
• borders (on)
• verges (on)