likening 1 of 2

likening

2 of 2

verb

present participle of liken

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Noun
  • But the most common comparison being made is to Japan, which suffered decades of tepid economic growth before adopting a negative interest rate policy in a last-ditch attempt to spur a rebound.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Quinto and Henderson, by comparison, struggle slightly.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Marketers used it to test landing pages, ads and website copy, gaining valuable insights by comparing metrics like click-through rates and conversions.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Surveying the market, going on interviews, and comparing salaries can help provide a new perspective and highlight opportunities for professional growth.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This analogy highlights the system's ability to enhance natural movement without overpowering it, making mobility more accessible and appealing to a wider range of users.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Those reaching for a historical analogy to the current zeitgeist should look to the mid-1990s, according to JPMorgan’s Tyler.
    Bloomberg, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In the long term, the consequences of the non-renewal of the pipeline agreement could shift the entire geopolitical energy equation.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All are laden with easy and convenient features like flipping and folding seats but if driving dynamics are part of the equation the Honda dealership should be the first stop, not just for families, but anyone that needs massive amounts of utility in a smartly sized vehicle.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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