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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of proportional
On the topic of relevance, communications should address issues material or significant to the product or business, be proportional to actions taken and contextualized with a clear scope.
—
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
Therefore, the cosmological constant is proportional to the square of the angular velocity of the universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2025
And the mean size of that bias turns out to be proportional to how big the triangle was.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
Rather than simply make this sofa smaller or more narrow, the entire size has also been scaled down to look proportional without sacrificing style in smaller living rooms.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proportional
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2025
Therefore, the cosmological constant is proportional to the square of the angular velocity of the universe.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 June 2025
And the mean size of that bias turns out to be proportional to how big the triangle was.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
Rather than simply make this sofa smaller or more narrow, the entire size has also been scaled down to look proportional without sacrificing style in smaller living rooms.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proportional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
-
Chapin led the effort to hire a new team of senior editors to review broadcast segments, digital stories and podcasts before their release — both to ensure that the stories were fair and accurate, but also that the balance of stories was proportionate to the news of the day.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
22 July 2025
-
In a previous interview with Newsweek, veterinarian Dr. Grant Little—who works with the Q&A platform JustAnswer—explained that a dog's walk should be proportionate to its body size and strength.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
Adjective
-
Those diagnoses lead to higher payment rates the hospital said were commensurate with the additional resources often involved in evaluating, diagnosing and treating those conditions.—
Nathan Pilling
July 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
-
Confidence decays when the marginal unit of debt fails to buy a commensurate increase in productive capacity.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
-
In a recent note on quantum computing, analysts at Bank of America had to reach way back—way, way back—for a comparable advancement in human history.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
-
Burberry’s overall group revenues declined 1% year-on-year on a comparable basis to £433 million ($ 582million) in the June quarter, compared with the 3% decline analysts had forecast in a company compiled consensus.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
Adjective
-
Each tablet also includes prebiotic FOS, vitamin D, zinc and biotin to keep your gut balanced and healthy.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
-
With a relationship dating to 1970, the tandem built a balanced, rhythmic symmetry that accommodated any type of flourish or alteration.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share