as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
An author inevitably faces the threat of proportional imbalance: a glut of one (the tantalizing range of delicacies eaten) and want of the other (the nonprofessional life lived).
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Charlotte Druckman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Ensure the height of the lamp is proportional to the height of the end table, and the overall size is to scale with the rest of the furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In some states, charters also get a proportional share of the property taxes that local school districts raise.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The digital assets industry must focus on two areas make further great strides in the new economy—proportional regulation and solid tokenomics.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Charlotte Druckman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Ensure the height of the lamp is proportional to the height of the end table, and the overall size is to scale with the rest of the furniture.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In some states, charters also get a proportional share of the property taxes that local school districts raise.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The digital assets industry must focus on two areas make further great strides in the new economy—proportional regulation and solid tokenomics.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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During our season in 2024, there were a proportionate number of sales compared to prior years.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But superhero movies stand apart because the extravagant costs to make and market them demand an audience of commensurate size will show up to see them.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Prize money and championship race points earned are commensurate to the final and official finishing positions.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Want a balanced complexion that’s all glow and none of the grease?—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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That’s balanced against the potential to help society in fields like medicine, and boost productivity across many industries.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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