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comparatively

[kuhm-par-uh-tiv-lee] / kəmˈpær ə tɪv li /
ADVERB
relatively
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But Darden’s scale and comparatively upscale clientele should give it a leg up.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Sabrina Carpenter famously works late, so it might come as a surprise to some that “Espresso” songstress’ headlining set at Coachella 2026 is comparatively early in the night at 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Nursing homes have a powerful incentive to sedate residents, and comparatively few people are watching.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Arguably, though, the Federal Reserve is more likely to be cutting interest rates in a downturn, making Treasury yields comparatively less attractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

When she left me, I felt comparatively strong and revived: ere long satiety of repose and desire for action stirred me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë