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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But that paled in comparison to what was by far the most widespread annoyance: cleaning habits (37%).
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The final chapter of the book, proposing solutions, is weak in comparison to all that comes before it; a stronger version might have shown how what’s happening in the music industry is an echo of what’s going on in society more broadly.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Kelce did have a down year, at least in comparison to his best seasons.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
A little more than half of Millennials reported stress and anxiety regarding their finances in comparison to only 29% of Baby Boomers.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The final chapter of the book, proposing solutions, is weak in comparison to all that comes before it; a stronger version might have shown how what’s happening in the music industry is an echo of what’s going on in society more broadly.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
Kelce did have a down year, at least in comparison to his best seasons.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
A little more than half of Millennials reported stress and anxiety regarding their finances in comparison to only 29% of Baby Boomers.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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“By/in comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20comparison. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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