by/in comparison
idiom
: when compared with another : when looked at or thought about in relation to someone or something else
Yesterday's weather was very cold. Today's weather is mild by comparison.
—often + withHe's a well-behaved child in comparison with his brother.
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George Russell has recently been spotlighted for his performance in the Mercedes team in comparison to his storied teammate.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This underperformance is notable in comparison to the S&P 500 index.
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However, Metuchen's primary draw remains its relatively low cost of living (in comparison to other nearby New Jersey suburbs) and its proximity to New York City.
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Dolan took note of how often his clients commented on the strength of the picture quality on the hotel TV service in comparison to that of the local TV stations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
This underperformance is notable in comparison to the S&P 500 index.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
However, Metuchen's primary draw remains its relatively low cost of living (in comparison to other nearby New Jersey suburbs) and its proximity to New York City.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
Dolan took note of how often his clients commented on the strength of the picture quality on the hotel TV service in comparison to that of the local TV stations.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for by/in comparison
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“By/in comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20comparison. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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