relatively
adverb
rel·a·tive·ly
ˈre-lə-tiv-lē 
Examples of relatively in a Sentence
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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This requires extra consideration and attention to ensure that the whiskey doesn’t overage, even at a relatively young age.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pozzo underscored that despite the decrease, the company succeeded in reducing its cost base, leading to relatively stable operating profit versus the prior year, meaning that the transformation plans, streamlining and efficiency measures launched over the past months are working.
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Since the deployment began in mid-August, National Guard troops have been seen almost exclusively in relatively low-crime areas, such as downtown Metro stations and the National Mall.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In 1979, the Spartan came steamed into Ludington to unload its cargo and was supposed to enter a relatively short layup.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pozzo underscored that despite the decrease, the company succeeded in reducing its cost base, leading to relatively stable operating profit versus the prior year, meaning that the transformation plans, streamlining and efficiency measures launched over the past months are working.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Since the deployment began in mid-August, National Guard troops have been seen almost exclusively in relatively low-crime areas, such as downtown Metro stations and the National Mall.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In 1979, the Spartan came steamed into Ludington to unload its cargo and was supposed to enter a relatively short layup.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relatively
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatively. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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