comparison
noun
the act of comparing.
comparisons
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pluralof comparison.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Blazo’s research shows that when sibling dynamics are colored by hostility and toxic comparisons, younger siblings experience “differentiation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
His combative predecessor Herbert Diess, a former BMW executive, had unsettled the workforce by drawing unfavorable comparisons of Volkswagen’s technology and manufacturing with those of Tesla, which at the time was expanding rapidly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"We do have some real skill, and you look back to 2005 and the sort of comparisons of Harmy, Fred, Simon and Hoggy, you could easily make those sort of comparisons," said Trescothick.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
If you’re looking up bond-yield comparisons, that second part never shows up.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Why comparisons to insects, animals, and even vegetables are so often used to discuss matters that have only to do with humans is a question that philosophers have yet to answer.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
