social comparison
noun phraseThe process of evaluating oneself or one's circumstances in relation to other people.
Evaluating oneself against others
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Clear all filtersThe process of evaluating oneself or one's circumstances in relation to other people.
Evaluating oneself against others
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Similar in a way that makes comparison useful.
A comparison that uses a relevant similarity to explain or understand something.
A reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.
Similar enough in relevant respects to be meaningfully compared.
Purchasing or consuming in response to comparisons with other people's possessions or lifestyles.
Consumption driven by comparison
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So outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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Involving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Across different times
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A meaningful similarity or correspondence between separate things.
A group used as a standard for evaluating one's own attitudes, abilities, or circumstances.
A figure of speech comparing things explicitly, often using like or as.
A standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.
Having no equal or close comparison in a particular respect.
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