as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
if you consider the multimillionaire's yearly income, we're living in comparative poverty
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Recent Examples of comparative
Even four-time defending league champions Manchester City lack comparative representation to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, who dominate the discourse.
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Metroplex’s comparative economic strength and home affordability could continue to attract newcomers in droves.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
For more detail on the comparative rise in ACL injuries in the Premier League, The Athletic spoke to Nick Worth, a consultant sports physiotherapist with experience working in the medical departments at various professional clubs, including West Brom and Fulham.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Two more comparative laptops hail from the consumer side of the aisle: The Acer Swift 14 AI AMD provides an alternative to Intel, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition provides a larger 15.3-inch display.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
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Elias Burke, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Metroplex’s comparative economic strength and home affordability could continue to attract newcomers in droves.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2025
For more detail on the comparative rise in ACL injuries in the Premier League, The Athletic spoke to Nick Worth, a consultant sports physiotherapist with experience working in the medical departments at various professional clubs, including West Brom and Fulham.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Two more comparative laptops hail from the consumer side of the aisle: The Acer Swift 14 AI AMD provides an alternative to Intel, while the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition provides a larger 15.3-inch display.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparative
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“Comparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comparative. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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