as in proportionate
corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree
the Web site's popularity increased exponentially, resulting in a proportional increase in advertising revenue
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Recent Examples of proportional
Ensure the height of the lamp is proportional to the height of the end table, and the overall size is to scale with the rest of the furniture.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In some states, charters also get a proportional share of the property taxes that local school districts raise.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The digital assets industry must focus on two areas make further great strides in the new economy—proportional regulation and solid tokenomics.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Israel posted the largest proportional increase worldwide, with its military expenditure rising 65 percent to $46.5 billion in response to war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
In some states, charters also get a proportional share of the property taxes that local school districts raise.
—Derek W. Black, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
The digital assets industry must focus on two areas make further great strides in the new economy—proportional regulation and solid tokenomics.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Israel posted the largest proportional increase worldwide, with its military expenditure rising 65 percent to $46.5 billion in response to war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proportional
Adjective
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During our season in 2024, there were a proportionate number of sales compared to prior years.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But superhero movies stand apart because the extravagant costs to make and market them demand an audience of commensurate size will show up to see them.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Prize money and championship race points earned are commensurate to the final and official finishing positions.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, no other project of the past half century comes to mind that is comparable to Orozco’s work of the past three decades, with its the complex and contradictory morphologies, operations, materials, and sites.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Setup time should be comparable to that of a standalone instant-pitch screen room, which will also require staking out in windy conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Looking for a premium pair of headphones that deliver rich, balanced sound and solid noise cancellation?—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The Double Double 32 YO provides a lighter, more balanced smoky profile, while the Double Double 38 YO provides a rich, unpeated experience full of maturity and complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Proportional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proportional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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