comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 
also kəm-ˈpa-rə-bəl,
-ˈper-ə-
1
: capable of or suitable for comparison
The situations are not at all comparable.
comparableness
noun
Examples of comparable in a Sentence
two comparable selections that are hard to choose between
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Beyond this, the study also showed that owning a dog, or even a cat, significantly boosts human life satisfaction and well-being, to a degree comparable to the impact of family and friends.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Daniel Ghali, a senior commodity strategist at the firm, said in a note to clients that the initial moves in oil markets already put this week's developments on par with the average comparable event since the 1980s.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Our concern with this umbrella is that the materials seem slightly more cheaply made and less durable than comparable models.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The brand’s website directory currently lists just 93 stores in India, compared to more than 2,600 in mainland China, a market of comparable population.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
Daniel Ghali, a senior commodity strategist at the firm, said in a note to clients that the initial moves in oil markets already put this week's developments on par with the average comparable event since the 1980s.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Our concern with this umbrella is that the materials seem slightly more cheaply made and less durable than comparable models.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The brand’s website directory currently lists just 93 stores in India, compared to more than 2,600 in mainland China, a market of comparable population.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for comparable
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“Comparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comparable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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comparable
adjective
com·pa·ra·ble
ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl
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