as in gift
something given to someone without expectation of a return
this hotel offers its guests more comps, including a free bottle of champagne, than most in its class
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Recent Examples of comp
Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
The conversions can be more cost effective than one- or two-bedroom apartments against area comps.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Note there are few female skewing PG-13 franchise sequels to comp to for the month of September, however, the latest figures are reminiscent of Disney’s live-action feature take of another 1980s feature, The Little Mermaid from last year (Friday was $38.1M, 3-day was $95.5M).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
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Noun
But store comps fell by 1.9 percent and apparel comps were down by a little less than 1 percent.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
The conversions can be more cost effective than one- or two-bedroom apartments against area comps.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
The usual caveats about how out-of-home lifts skew comps to years preceding 2020 aside, the early-afternoon results marked a 39% improvement versus last season’s regional window.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024
Note there are few female skewing PG-13 franchise sequels to comp to for the month of September, however, the latest figures are reminiscent of Disney’s live-action feature take of another 1980s feature, The Little Mermaid from last year (Friday was $38.1M, 3-day was $95.5M).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comp
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And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Heisman Trophy The Heisman Trophy, first awarded in 1935, is one of the most prestigious honors in American sports, recognizing the most outstanding player in college football.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Naomi has been awarded PETA Kids' Hero to Animals Award for taking care of shelter and foster animals.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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For me, on Christmas Day, after opening presents, just getting into the kitchen.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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One couple decided to skip Christmas presents altogether, choosing to give each other a weekend getaway.Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The typical renter could afford 50% of homes in 2012 and just 30% in 2022.Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, private individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act has also experienced record enrollment under the Biden White House, which worked with Congress to pay enhanced subsidies for more Americans to afford individual Obamacare coverage under the Affordable Care Act.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One in three people were repeat donors on the site, and the average donation amount throughout the year was $77.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos directed the company to also make a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund, a significant increase over the $58,000 Amazon gave in cash and in-kind donations to Trump’s 2017 inaugural fund.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But Part Two told the story of Paul Atreides’s rise to power with a satisfying mix of triumph and gruesomeness, rendering his planetary jihad in awe-inspiring fashion.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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The seven-member council, after listening to the presentations but not asking any questions, plan to select the next county executive by a simple majority vote at an undetermined date in the future, County Council Chairman Izzy Patoka previously said.Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 17 Dec. 2024
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This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Companies should work towards the goal of providing their employees with a tailored set of strategic tools, allowing the organization to thrive under the current wave of AI development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The stock has rallied since: FS KKR Capital currently provides financing to 217 private middle-market companies spread across two dozen industries, including double-digit exposure to software and services, commercial and professional services, capital goods, and health care equipment and services.Brett Owens, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Comp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comp. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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