as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
If billionaires don’t want aircrafts all to themselves—or don’t want to shell out the big bucks to store, maintain and staff their own planes—another option is fractional ownership, which means purchasing a share of a plane and access to it for a proportional number of hours per year.
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Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Selecting a coffee table that is stylish is one thing, but finding a round coffee table that is proportional to your other furniture is another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Their economic impact, even under the worst-case scenarios short of all-out trade war, is not proportional to the scale of the Treasury market storm in early April (let alone devastation in the stock market).
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Unlike the gig economy, which centers on commoditized tasks, this emerging model prioritizes individuality and creativity—offering creators scalable income without proportional increases in labor.
—Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Selecting a coffee table that is stylish is one thing, but finding a round coffee table that is proportional to your other furniture is another.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Their economic impact, even under the worst-case scenarios short of all-out trade war, is not proportional to the scale of the Treasury market storm in early April (let alone devastation in the stock market).
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Unlike the gig economy, which centers on commoditized tasks, this emerging model prioritizes individuality and creativity—offering creators scalable income without proportional increases in labor.
—Kristin Westcott Grant, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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The strength of a rumor is directly proportionate to the number of intervening years).—
Sally Ventura
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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But here is the problem for Iran’s leaders: There is no feasible proportionate response to the United States.—
Javed Ali,
The Conversation,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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The rise in hotel porters is commensurate with the rise in travel.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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Building amenities are commensurate with a premium building and include 24/7 concierge services, valet parking, a private cinema, a salon, and a vast wellness center complete with an 82-foot pool, steam and sauna rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, and spa treatment rooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Must-read: The FT has a lengthy feature on how climate change is causing a systemic crisis in the property insurance business on a scale comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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In fact, this valuation is roughly comparable to that of its competitor SoFi, which was profitable last year and has demonstrated a quicker customer growth rate.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Managing your weight with lupus means working with your healthcare team, possibly adjusting medications, eating a balanced diet, and finding ways to move your body.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
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On the other hand, a balanced executive could bring their vision to reality using emotional intelligence and a team-centric approach.—
Shawn Cole,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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