The term “comparable” is often used to signal that two or more things share significant qualities or measures, even when they are inherently different. In scientific and technical discussions, it denotes an equivalence within defined limits—such as in experimental conditions or clinical observations [1, 2]. In more narrative or figurative contexts, writers evoke a sense of similarity or proportional value, comparing a character’s moral worth to that of a legendary monarch [3] or elevating a ruler with god-like attributes [4]. This versatility allows authors to draw both empirical and imaginative parallels across diverse subjects, enhancing clarity and depth in their comparisons.