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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Below is historical data showcasing the post-earnings performance of Harley-Davidson stock in comparison to the stock performance of peers who reported earnings just before Harley-Davidson.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
It’s located within the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and remains relatively uncrowded in comparison to nearby beaches such as Sun Bay.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
However, this pales in comparison to 2011, one of Austin's hottest years on record, which produced a staggering 90 days with temps of 100 degrees or higher.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Cambodia’s military is young in comparison to Thailand’s, established in 1993 after forces of the communist government were merged with two non-communist resistance armies, according to the IISS.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
It’s located within the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and remains relatively uncrowded in comparison to nearby beaches such as Sun Bay.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025
However, this pales in comparison to 2011, one of Austin's hottest years on record, which produced a staggering 90 days with temps of 100 degrees or higher.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Cambodia’s military is young in comparison to Thailand’s, established in 1993 after forces of the communist government were merged with two non-communist resistance armies, according to the IISS.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
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“By/in comparison.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%2Fin%20comparison. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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