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
The biggest drawback of this knife is its relatively hefty price tag.
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The conflict, while not resolved, had lapsed into a relatively static conflict in recent years.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Lake-effect snow is common this time of year as colder air moves over the relatively warm water of the lakes, leading to extremely localized bands of heavy snowfall for an extended period.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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On the flip side, though, J&J also has some relatively older drugs that face generic competition and have seen their sales fall.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
The conflict, while not resolved, had lapsed into a relatively static conflict in recent years.
—Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Lake-effect snow is common this time of year as colder air moves over the relatively warm water of the lakes, leading to extremely localized bands of heavy snowfall for an extended period.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How
On the flip side, though, J&J also has some relatively older drugs that face generic competition and have seen their sales fall.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatively
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That professed confidence in each’s own instincts and indifference to most dissident opinions is how both led the country and made some pretty colossal missteps.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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With three more games remaining, against Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and Atalanta, Barca can guarantee itself a further $6.6 million (€6.3 million), while a lump sum of $11.5 million (€11 million) is also pretty much in the bag for advancing to the last 16 barring any major slip ups.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every team in the league is going to aggressively pursue the young flamethrower, so acquiring him may be quite tough.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Brian Zeiger, a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, said interstate extraditions are fairly common and usually occur without complications.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Cold Moon name is fairly self-explanatory, reflecting the onset of frigid temperatures and the approach of winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The company has been producing rather odd yet nifty motorcycles for a while now, with most using the same 7-horsepower Kohler engine.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Obama girls, on the other hand, fared rather well, especially Sasha, who designed her own two-room suite with a living space and a bedroom.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first of those interceptions came from a somewhat unexpected place with the Steelers trailing 7-3 early in the second quarter.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Temple’s centennial is dampened somewhat by the condition of its renowned E.M. Skinner organ, also turning 100.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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John Owens of Brooklyn FI thinks the potential for more IPOs is strong enough to make this a good time to evaluate exercising ISOs in private companies.Bruce Brumberg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Editor's tip: Despite its cocktail of chemical exfoliants, this cleanser is gentle enough for twice-daily use—perfect for oily skin that craves a fresh start both morning and night.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatively. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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