bear comparison with

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

To be similar enough to be compared (often used in the negative).

comparisonVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Her early work simply doesn't bear comparison with her later masterpieces.
  • The amateur team's skills couldn't bear comparison with the professional league players.
  • His craftsmanship bears comparison with the finest artisans of the past century.
  • In terms of graphics, this old game can't bear comparison with modern titles.
  • The scenery in the valley hardly bears comparison with the majestic mountain peaks.
  • While the copy is good, its quality doesn't bear comparison with the original painting.
  • No other performance that night could bear comparison with the lead singer's solo.
  • The sequel's plot doesn't bear comparison with the intricate narrative of the first film.
  • Our small town's festival doesn't really bear comparison with the city's massive celebration.
  • The new phone's battery life simply can't bear comparison with its predecessor.