COMPARISON Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

comparison

noun

Definition of comparison

as in analogy

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Recent Examples of comparison Discounting that Austen’s novels are not all set in exactly the same period, comparison of amounts across novels leads us to new insights on relative wealth and, perhaps more importantly, relative expectations. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Awareness, research, comparison, recommendation and eventually purchase can all happen inside one interaction between a consumer and an agent. — Andrew Higgins, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The polling situation was similarly unfavorable to Jair Bolsonaro in the 2022 and 2018 elections, but relatively minor in comparison with the disparity in tonight's electoral results. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 This comparison, however, is not perfect, as some of the ads in our database aren’t covered by their state’s law. — Michael Franz, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for comparison

Recent Examples of Synonyms for comparison

Noun

Here, Altman turned to a historical analogy, comparing this moment to the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Here’s where the 1870 analogy becomes much more tangible and useful.

— Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of analogy

Noun

Offers greater energy density LMR prismatic cells are engineered to disrupt that equation.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Pivot Bio puts cotton in the nitrogen equation Pivot Bio is making its case for replacing some of cotton’s synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with crop nutrition technology that delivers nitrogen to plant roots.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of equation

Noun

Holography is another step in that tradition, an equivalence between area and volume that holds at least for certain spaces.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
To measure the equivalence principle at a quantum scale, the researchers turned to a piece of equipment called the Quantum Galileo Interferometer.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of equivalence

Noun

After the birth of her son, Jorjiana passed her high school equivalency exam and took jobs bussing tables or working in fast food.

— Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2026
The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of equivalency

Noun

The brand also carries a dark legacy and an unshakable association with its disgraced cofounder, Harvey Weinstein.

— Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
As the content continued to receive engagement, the platform’s AI appeared to be refining and expanding its understanding of what the post was about, broadening the keyword associations to reach new, relevant audiences.

— Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of association

Noun

The most meaningful indicator of philanthropic potential is a direct relationship with the donor that is informed by their linkage, ability and interest.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
On Monday, Newsom published a set of formal findings about Washington’s carbon market, a step required by California law to advance the linkage process.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026