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.
Examples of by/in comparison in a Sentence
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Maybe the chunks of white are too big, or the yolk pieces are too smooshed in comparison.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
The model just turned the NYC sidewalk into her personal runway, making every other pap shoot of the year look like child’s play in comparison.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2024
The team found in patients with severe Covid, several fungi commonly found in the gut had increased antibodies against them (in comparison to uninfected people).
—Maggie Chen, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
For example, 14% of Native adults are uninsured in comparison to their white Californians, who have an uninsured rate of 5%.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
Still, Clark's base pay pales in comparison to her counterparts in the NBA.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
But in comparison to the Mini, the MiniMax has a beefier hook, a more compact head design, and three weight options (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ounce) instead of just 1/4 ounce.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
The Snyderverse Batmobile Zach Snyder’s DC Extended Universe films don’t just pale in comparison to Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, his Batmobile does as well.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The Caitlin Clark cards collectors have graded most frequently
The number of Clark's cards that collectors have graded in the past year pales in comparison to other sports unicorns such as the NBA's Victor Wembanyama or MLB's Shohei Ohtani.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
The model just turned the NYC sidewalk into her personal runway, making every other pap shoot of the year look like child’s play in comparison.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2024
The team found in patients with severe Covid, several fungi commonly found in the gut had increased antibodies against them (in comparison to uninfected people).
—Maggie Chen, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
For example, 14% of Native adults are uninsured in comparison to their white Californians, who have an uninsured rate of 5%.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
Still, Clark's base pay pales in comparison to her counterparts in the NBA.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2024
But in comparison to the Mini, the MiniMax has a beefier hook, a more compact head design, and three weight options (1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 ounce) instead of just 1/4 ounce.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
The Snyderverse Batmobile Zach Snyder’s DC Extended Universe films don’t just pale in comparison to Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, his Batmobile does as well.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The Caitlin Clark cards collectors have graded most frequently
The number of Clark's cards that collectors have graded in the past year pales in comparison to other sports unicorns such as the NBA's Victor Wembanyama or MLB's Shohei Ohtani.
—Caitlin Clark, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
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“By/in comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20comparison. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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