as in pretty
to some degree or extent
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Recent Examples of relatively
Here, however, entire evolutionary lineages may be emerging across archipelagos separated by distances that seem relatively minor on a map.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
And that sort of debate rises in intensity when the early hominins in question have brains as relatively small as Homo naledi’s, which is about the size of a chimpanzee’s.
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ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
The couple kept things relatively private in the early stages of their relationship but have since become more public, making their red carpet debut at the 2026 BAFTAs and attending events together, including the 2026 Golden Globes and Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for relatively
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Johnson’s own tenure, from 2019 to 2022, was relatively long compared with those of his successors, but it was cut short by scandals linked to his behavior during the coronavirus pandemic—not by Brexit, which finally happened under his watch.
—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
And that sort of debate rises in intensity when the early hominins in question have brains as relatively small as Homo naledi’s, which is about the size of a chimpanzee’s.
—
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
The couple kept things relatively private in the early stages of their relationship but have since become more public, making their red carpet debut at the 2026 BAFTAs and attending events together, including the 2026 Golden Globes and Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatively
Adverb
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Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
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Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
Adverb
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Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season.
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America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.
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OpenAI may also be hoping to head off a somewhat similar proposal from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders which would force AI companies to contribute as much as 50% of their equity to a sovereign wealth fund.
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Between daily high temperatures and warm overnight lows — which won't be low enough to offer much relief — more than 300 records are expected to be set by Saturday.
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Santorini’s cruise pressure has become visible enough that the Municipal Port Fund of Thira set a maximum of 8,000 cruise passengers per day for both 2025 and 2026.
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatively. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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