How to Use relatively in a Sentence

relatively

adverb
  • For now, at least, yields held relatively steady.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • And those were relatively small black holes.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Zeplain has kept his funds relatively small.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With all their kids grown and out of the house, the pair live a relatively quiet life.
    — Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Hughes said — and many species are relatively easy to care for.
    — Emily Anthes, BostonGlobe.com, 21 May 2022
  • Not bad for a relatively young player on the scene.
    — Paul Ridden june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
  • Both of them were 29 years old at the time, relatively young for a coach.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Canales was able to turn things around — relatively — down the stretch of last season.
    — Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Bonds can be relatively safe bets.
    — David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
  • That percent has been relatively flat for the past decade.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
  • So why are eclipses relatively rare?
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • So there's been a lot of growth here in a relatively short period of time.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cabrera, who is 6 feet tall, is relatively small in stature for a starter.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 2 June 2026
  • Just be sure to do all of this now, with the price still relatively affordable.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • There is no timetable for it, but three months is a relatively short period of time.
    — Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Getting the first cup was relatively easy — seven or eight tries at the most.
    — Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
  • Still that’s not a lot of owners, and relatively, not a lot of recalls.
    — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Repeat the bowl fold for a fourth and final time; the dough should feel relatively strong.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • For now, at least, yields broadly held relatively steady.
    — Stan Choe, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The biggest drawback of this knife is its relatively hefty price tag.
    — Jesse Raub, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But for now, banks are still keeping themselves on a relatively tight leash.
    — Telis Demos, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Cooking ribs at home—whether in a smoker, on a grill, or in the oven—is relatively easy.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even that ball was lightly-struck, at least relatively speaking for a ball that left the yard.
    — Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel, 4 June 2022
  • He was sacked six times against the Bucs, but came out relatively unscathed.
    — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Jones has maintained a relatively low profile over the past two decades.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This robe is relatively short and feels just like a lightweight cardigan.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The oldest brother lived a hard life and died relatively young.
    — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Safflower seeds are relatively small and make for a great roof.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
  • Vaez says the strict blackout is relatively new for the country.
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Engage your core and keep your back relatively flat (not arched or rounded).
    — Jenny McCoy, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026

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