Counterparts Sentence Examples

These poor animals are mere caricatures of their magnificent wild counterparts.

Just like their human counterparts, Leo pets are naturally brave and fearless leaders.

While pilgrim-resorts were thus filling the East, their counterparts began to emerge in the West.

Within five years of leaving college women students can expect to be earning 15% less than their male counterparts.

There is little money for development and consequently these cameras have lagged behind their terrestrial counterparts.

However, it is very different than its conventional currency counterparts.

Moreover, for decades, we have been prone to far greater swings in the economic cycle than our continental counterparts.

Thankfully, the controls on the PSP are quite good compared to the console counterparts.

The absences that you've been training yourself to recognize fall on the rhythmic counterparts of the backbeats, called the downbeats.

An alternative model is estimated from pause duration information in speech recogniser outputs aligned with their program script counterparts.

The men ' s team finished eighth, whilst their female counterparts attained sixth.

The ground-breaking Action Medical Research study compared young gymnasts to their couch-potato counterparts and found that regular exercise and healthy food builds strong bones.

The components of the upstream module are highly homologous in amino acid sequence to their downstream counterparts.

Even in the uniformly hyperbolic case, systems with discontinuities do not have many of the good properties of their smooth counterparts.

New feats, magic items and character types are also introduced to aid and hinder the neophyte chaos mage and his static magic counterparts.

Or perhaps present-day audiences have a new-found relish for gore more like that of their Elizabethan counterparts.

These were South American versions of their wild-west counterparts, making a rough, tough living, working on huge cattle ranches.

Whilst some of the real figures in the play bear resemblance to their historical counterparts, others are completely contrived.

Computer based sequencers have several advantages over their hardware-based counterparts.

A samurai warrior armed with feudal weaponry would not last long against the missiles, tanks, etc. employed by their modern counterparts.

A curious street sight in Kashgar is presented by the hawkers of meat pies, pastry and sweetmeats, which they trundle about on hand-barrows just as their counterparts do in Europe; while the knife-grinder's cart, and the vegetable seller with his tray or basket on his head, recall exactly similar itinerant traders further west.

The ground floor window frames were distinctly arched, featuring patterned brickwork, whilst the first floor counterparts were instead rectangular in appearance.

Researchers found joint and muscle pain were about 25% lower among the regular exercisers compared with their more sedentary counterparts.

The study of how quantum systems, whose classical counterparts are chaotic, behave in the semiclassical limit has been called quantum chaos.

The answerphone is full featured and easy to use, and the speakerphone facility rivals much more expensive counterparts.

Unlike your counterparts from warmer climates you are n't equipped to describe happy go lucky sunshine pop.

Fender Rhodes electric pianos replaced their acoustic counterparts and guitars were played through wah-wah effects pedals.

Male birds will use tactics like dancing or flashing their colorful feathers to beguile their female counterparts.

Breastfed babies may have lower rates of obesity than their formula fed counterparts, as reported by a 2006 article in the New York Times.

They are also generally far more expensive than their inkjet counterparts and most of them cannot make color printouts.

Gas dryers tend to cost a little more up front, but are less costly to operate than their electric counterparts.

Older games and used games, however, can be substantially cheaper to buy than their brand new counterparts.

For this quality, expect to pay much more than your local counterparts.

Stores may also offer better bargains than their online counterparts, particularly closer to the holiday.

The brick-and-mortar stores have online counterparts, but a good rule of thumb is that if the actual store is out of stock, then there is a 99 percent chance the online version is also out of stock.

They also tend to be as affordable as their regular-size counterparts.

The parts are made to resemble the same features as their brand name counterparts, but there are two small differences you should know before you by computer parts.

Propane heating units outlast their electric counterparts by several years and are generally less expensive to repair.

Netbooks still contain many of the same features as their larger laptop counterparts, like USB ports, display ports and webcams, but you'll find that for power users, netbooks may not provide sufficient power.

BestBuy.com. Just like their brick-and-mortar counterparts, Best Buy offers even more computers, some on clearance and some refurbished.

Dual band routers will cost more than their single band counterparts, but they offer greater speed and flexibility.

These fabrics are more expensive than their Chinese import counterparts, but the higher quality will ensure that your outdoor cushion lasts much much longer.

Moreover, foam sofa cushions have the tendency to last longer than their counterparts.

Just as their brick and mortar counterparts, some online retailers offer clearance sales at different times throughout the year while others offer clearance items all the time.

This classic outdoor furniture option doesn't seem to want to ever go away despite its fancier counterparts, and there are plenty of reasons why.

You'll see that it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between these new items and their vintage counterparts.

Because of the increase in fuel efficiency, the hybrid vehicle emissions are much cleaner than their combustion engine counterparts.

However, gas heaters tend to have a higher flow per minute than their electric counterparts.

Although some homeowners may be concerned that the cleaning and disinfect power of their cleaning products would be diminished, green cleaning products are often just as good as their toxin laden counterparts.

SunChips are the first snack chips to roll out the compostable bags, which are easily distinguishable from their plastic counterparts.

You can find inexpensive wall décor items that look every bit as nice as their higher priced counterparts.

Although travel mirrors are usually smaller than their standard counterparts, many travel mirrors offer high magnification levels such as the 8x.

Water-based foundations are usually not as thick as oil-based counterparts and may not provide the benefit of full coverage to cover blemishes and dark spots.

Fortunately, the mass marketing of MAC makeup hasn't affected its superior quality.The professional-grade MAC eye makeup is nothing like its drug store counterparts.

Two of the biggest advantages are that online stores typically have a larger selection of merchandise and do not run out of stock as quickly as their physical counterparts.

Most virtual pets act the same way as their real life counterparts to the point of even getting sick and passing away.

What's unique is that there are many Second Life counterparts to real life companies which have been set up by the actual companies like BMW, Coca-Cola and Dell Computers.

With this tool, you can play around with various Greek words to see what English words they form, or you can start out with English words and determine the Greek counterparts.

Many boot camp settings in foreign countries can cost less than their counterparts in the United States.

Inexpensive prom dresses, believe it or not, can look just as or even greater than, their more expensive counterparts!

In 2006, male teen drivers were twice as likely to die in a car accident as their female counterparts.

Colored prom tuxes can be a bit harder to find than their simpler black, white, or gray counterparts.

Within India, their heart disease rates are five times those of their Northern counterparts, who eat a protein rich, meat based diet.

Since most brides are opting to go the strapless or sleeveless route, winter wedding dresses aren't as plentiful as their summer time counterparts.

Beach wedding dresses are generally a lighter weight, more casual garment than their more formal counterparts.

Typically, however, because these types of dresses are less formal, they are less expensive than their more traditional counterparts.

While male smokers once vastly outnumbered their female counterparts, women are quickly discovering this dangerous habit.

Postmenopausal female smokers have a significantly lower bone density than their non-smoking counterparts.

Unlike their male counterparts, most women relapse due to stress, a fear of weight gain, or an inability to cope with negative emotions.

Adults who are suffering from drug addiction are more apt to seek help than their younger counterparts.

A floor pillow of size is extraordinarily different from its smaller counterparts.

The zebra print is perhaps less "wild" than its more ferocious counterparts, but it is no less eye-catching.

At weddings, it's popular to cluster elegantly decorated cupcakes around a small main cake or combine a full-sized dessert with its bite-sized counterparts to make an attractive display.

Both of the celebrity exes of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt didn't fare as well as their famous counterparts.

It seems, especially lately, that female celebrities are finding themselves involved in scandals much more than their male counterparts.

It should come as no surprise that female celebrities have it tougher than their male counterparts when it comes to weight.

Short male celebrities are made to appear taller by their even shorter female counterparts.

There's no question that these deaf celebrities are just as talented as their hearing counterparts.

Some of them are so cute, grown women often find themselves envious of their tinier counterparts.

In conclusion, while there are some parents who will only shop at Gymboree retail stores, great clothing and accessories can be found at their outlet counterparts, and the savings can be significant as well.

The detailing of these costumes is less extravagant than their items-sold-separately counterparts, but if you are purchasing a princess dress merely for a Halloween party, then the costume is the more financially vigilant option.

Boys' fashion suits do not vary much from suits for their older counterparts.

In most places, children were dressed in clothes that were simply smaller versions of what their adult counterparts wore, with a few variations.

The term "emo" is taken from the word "emotional", and teens who subscribe to this look often want to embody an aura of rebellion and turn from the traditional, preppy look their counterparts may prefer.

However, they are not necessarily "better" than their public counterparts.

Students who place a high priority on diversity will often find private schools less economically, geographically, racially, and culturally diverse than their public counterparts.

Like their football and basketball counterparts, cheerleaders have to try out, do their best and prove their value to the university or college they are applying to.

Purely print-based distance learning courses have a number of factors that distinguish them from their more traditional online counterparts.

Online programs are normally just as expensive as their on-site counterparts, if not pricier, but it can be difficult to find scholarships, loans, grants, and other aid opportunities for distance learning.

Environmental lectures and naturalist discussions take the place of lounge acts and casinos, and the vacations are generally more educational than their mainstream counterparts.

You'll find that UK ships are very similar to their US counterparts.

Raw chicken bones are softer than their brittle cooked counterparts.

This activity led to the selection of spirited breeding stock that also evidenced a willingness to cooperate with their human counterparts.

Like the human counterparts, medicine for dogs comes in a variety of forms and delivery options.

Bigleaf hydrangea (H. macrophylla) - Perhaps best-known among its counterparts, the Bigleaf hydrangea is hardy in Zones 6 to 9.

The pickup allows you to use the same effects pedals as your electric guitar counterparts, enabling similar sonic experimentation.

Less expensive varieties may use inferior materials and practices that can cause them to fade and wear faster than their more expensive counterparts.

The most common problems with portable heaters are that they can get underfoot and cause injury, and since they run on 120-volts, they can use more electricity than their 240-volt counterparts.

Replacement windows can have a number of advantages over their old counterparts.

While pricier paints are typically better quality than their cheaper counterparts, simply picking the most expensive gallon of paint on the shelf isn't enough to guarantee the house paint quality you're after.

Most men don't own as many shoes as their female counterparts and choosing several colors in your style will make the most of your outfits.

Big and tall men want the same choices as their regular size counterparts when it comes to style and selection.

It's a bit chicer and more modern than its two- and three-button counterparts.

Stick to these basics and you'll look as cool as your counterparts on the big screen!

That's because there are a few conservative styles thrown in for good measure - they aren't exactly appropriate to wear to the office, of course, but they definitely appear more subdued in comparison to their brighter counterparts.

Even exceptionally low priced polo shirts can boast the same high quality as their higher priced counterparts, and they are available in the same wide variety as high-end brands too.

Black ones are often harder to pull off because they put off a much less casual air than their brown counterparts.

None of these details relate solely to high-end fashion, but there is a certain level of attention, time and care that goes into designer looks; the same cannot always be said for their lower-end counterparts.

Right now, most organic products cost more than their conventionally produced counterparts.

While FritoLay does not claim that its natural and organic chips are healthier than their non-organic counterparts, the natural varieties do seem to be somewhat healthier.

Cotton, wool and other fibers that are grown organically are just as warm as their conventionally grown counterparts, just without the pollution and physical harm caused by chemical pesticides and herbicides used to produce the fabric.

With more farmers choosing organic methods, as well as more companies making organic bedding, it is possible to find organic sheet sets that aren't that much more expensive than their conventional counterparts.

Children have smaller internal organs, yet are often exposed to the same (if not more) toxins as their adult counterparts who have much larger internal organs that have to work hard to process any toxins they come into contact with.

Organic cleaners may be gentler than their artificial chemical counterparts.

There are plenty of coupons for organic items, and they often make pricier products just as affordable (if not more so) than their conventional counterparts.

Organic mattresses should provide a similar quality of comfort as their non-organic counterparts.

Some organic foods may have higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than their non-organic counterparts.

Though these foods are usually not grown with the same time of chemical pesticides as their non-organic counterparts, they may contain organic pesticides that could still make you sick.

Organic mattresses do usually cost more than their mass-produced counterparts, but many times you can negotiate the price with the salesperson or store clerk.

An obvious reason is because organic products are better for the earth and far more sustainable than their more commercially available non-organic counterparts.

Some suggest that these genetically altered foods actually taste better than their natural counterparts.

Michigan natives and their counterparts all over the country are turning to a diet filled with more organic foods and less chemically-laden and processed foods.

Organic vegetables and fruits tend to contain far more blemishes and marks than their commercially-produced counterparts.

However, in today's culture, plus size women are demanding the same fashion options as their smaller counterparts, and lingerie is no exception.

Discounted plus size wedding gowns are usually designs from past seasons and are just as stunning as their current counterparts.

Try to keep in mind that these pieces are usually more durable and well-made than their cheaper counterparts.

Today's corsets are not intended to modify the figure like their historical counterparts as much as they are designed to enhance it.

The plus size clothing industry has come to recognize the need for a selection of petite size women clothing which today can be found at online retailers and at many of their brick and mortar counterparts.

Designed to offer the same firming, slimming results as their fuller coverage counterparts, thong shapewear includes everything from basic panties to full body briefers.

It's just as hard-working as its heavier counterparts, but will make moving around town a bit easier.

Most notably, trouser jeans differ from their other denim counterparts in that they truly resemble a pair of dressy slacks.

While retailers far and wide carry coats in larger sizes, it's unlikely that they share the same distinctive qualities as their high-end counterparts.

Middle schools are often larger and more intimidating then their elementary school counterparts, and an unsafe, dangerous bus ride can inhibit students' willingness to learn and work their hardest in middle grade levels.

Even with this reduction in abilities, older workers can accomplish the same tasks as their younger counterparts; they just may need a bit more time to do it.

Baby Boomers often have an advantage over their younger counterparts in the job market.

If you're feeling unsure about changing careers and applying for jobs, remind yourself that you are an invaluable resource with many advantages over your younger counterparts.

Just as their brick and mortar counterparts, many online retailers also offer senior citizen discounts.

Here you'll find fabulous and efficient eyewear for teenagers and children, all of which feature the same great technological advances of their adult counterparts.

However, finding thin, sleek cases may prove more challenging than finding their bulkier counterparts.

Many of these styles really do look like their designer counterparts, so don't feel too bad about going cheaper; you can just wear these until you are able to bulk up your monetary funds a bit more.

While replicas offer high style at a lower price than their big-name counterparts, make sure that the retailer is reputable and that you are still being sold a quality product.

First, these shades are made of a soft, spongy, molded material, and unlike their hard plastic counterparts, feel great.

The sunglass industry has hit a goldmine in discovering that children in this age group desire to look older, and oftentimes their kids frames are very similar to the adult counterparts.

A lesser known consequence to UV rays is Pterygium, but it's every bit as dangerous as its better known disease counterparts.

For those who love high style but live on real-world budgets, replicas are an affordable alternative to their pricier counterparts.

Frameless readers are more fragile than their framed counterparts.

For example, the Wii generally operates more quietly than its counterparts from Sony and Microsoft.

The game follows a similar format as that of its counterparts, with six zones complete with a boss at the end of each.

Some people may find that third-party accessories don't perform as well as their first-party counterparts, so be sure to check up on some reviews online or check to see what the return policy is like at the store of your choice.

The demo contains a pistol, shotgun, and AK-47, all of which convey a realistic amount of power when compared to their real life counterparts.

While third party alternatives can oftentimes be just as good as their original counterparts, that isn't always the case.

Although it wasn't included in any official Wii bundles like some of its older generation counterparts, Super Mario Galaxy has still become a beloved platformer starring everyone's favorite Italian plumber.

Even though new games are coming out all the time, there is still a place for classics, as well as their updated counterparts.

Specifically in terms of games if you're after FPS', RPG's (or they're massively online counterparts) then you're probably best aiming for a PC.

One of the helicopters was downed and you play a squad leader that has to command some of the same missions that the real-life counterparts had to command.

The PSP version of the game has slightly inferior graphics when compared to its console counterparts, but the difference is very slight.

Unlike their real life counterparts, you don't have to deal with the big mess of physical puzzle pieces.

Harry, Ron and Hermione are all playable characters in the games and are modeled after their on-screen counterparts!

While you won't be able to make a photo-realistic version of their real life counterparts, a little creativity can certainly lend itself to a wide range of Mii celebrities.

In the picture above, you can see other Mii celebrities with real-life counterparts.

Since paid online video games have to compete with their free online game counterparts, why would anyone pay to play?

It is also quite noteworthy that the price of the PS3 Slim is essentially the same as its counterparts with smaller hard drives.

New movies are being release the same days as their DVD counterparts and most of the major movie companies have signed on to release older movies like Ghostbusters and Napoleon Dynamite…sweet.

There were a total of six selectable characters and one boss character, all of which were supposedly based on real-life counterparts.

In a modern racing game, you can drive a variety of cars -- both fictional and with real world counterparts -- as quickly as they can go, competing on world class tracks.

The DS does not have the capabilities to make the game look as good as its console counterparts.

This is a vast improvement over earlier games where created wrestlers were forced to "borrow" finishers from real counterparts like the Undertaker or Randy Orton.

Soon, some of the classic girl licenses such as Mattel's Barbie and the ubiquitous Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were on the video game shelves along with their bloodier counterparts.

People may remember seeing a television news piece about Grand Theft Auto but they have never heard of Banjo Kazooie, Gran Tourismo or any of their other non-violent counterparts.

They look very close to their real-life counterparts, even down to the size difference between, say, Rey Mysterio and Kane.

While many world winemakers create beauitful sparkling wines in the Champagne tradition that rival their French counterparts, they cannot call those wines Champagne.

They may be more affordable than their European counterparts if you live in the United States, but they deliver all the flavor and subtleties of this wine that its admirers have come to expect.

There are many red wines that contain hints of fruit and vanilla as compared to their earthy, spicy counterparts.

Online price guides contain the same information that their book counterparts do, however collectors should be aware not all Internet sites are updated regularly.

Of course books that have been signed by the author can be more valuable than their unsigned counterparts.

Titanium frame backpacks are lighter than their aluminum counterparts, which is why many campers prefer them.

Not only are these trailers much less expensive than their larger and heavier counterparts, but they are also easier on your gas bill, since a lighter trailer won't be as difficult or as expensive to pull.

For this reason, lightweight trailers have less of an impact on gas mileage than their heavier counterparts, making them one of the most cost efficient RV options.

Thankfully, most phones these days come with a rudimentary organizer that you can use, but these are much less feature-packed that their smartphone counterparts.

Apple products are typically known for being less prone to security breaches than their Microsoft counterparts.

The key advantages to wired cellular phone headsets are that they never need to be charged and are usually quite a bit cheaper than their wireless counterparts.

Although they weren't very attractive, the handsets that had an extending antenna typically had better reception than their non-extending counterparts.

Unlocked phones, more often than not, cost more than their locked counterparts.

There is a common misconception among the general public that a prepaid cell phone is not capable of offering the same kinds of features and services as their regular monthly counterparts.

Many current satellite phones are still larger than their conventional mobile phone counterparts, but they are certainly more portable than their predecessors.

Adolescents are able to develop better distance judgment and hand-eye coordination than their younger counterparts.

Another reason for these results may be that foster children are given more frequent and thorough medical and psychological care than their counterparts.

Female gang activity is less violent than that of their male counterparts and is underreported by law enforcement agencies.

Girl gang members experience more long-term, harmful effects from gang membership than their male counterparts, and some research finds that "gang membership itself opened up young women to additional victimization risk."

In addition, children from tropical climates may not be able to withstand cold temperatures as well as their cold-climate counterparts, making them more susceptible to frostbite and frostnip at higher temperatures.

With such a wide variety of products, American Harlequin dance flooring and their overseas counterparts have a great number of testimonials on their website.

Whether organic or natural hair cleansinglines such as Avalon, Rahua or Burt's Bees work as effectively as their more chemical-laden counterparts is up to the consumer.

Medium length hair cuts are still quite functional on most levels, but they are much more versatile than their short counterparts.

French lace hairpieces are not as undetectable as their Swiss counterparts, but they are still very impressive.

There are many advantages to selecting human hair extensions over the synthetic variety, but for all their merits, these extensions cost considerably more than their synthetic counterparts.

Children who are homeschooled usually interact with more people in a given day than their counterparts, who spend their days behind a desk in a classroom.

In this respect they have a distinct advantage over their traditionally schooled counterparts.

They spend just as much time, if not more, focusing on their school work than their traditionally schooled counterparts.

While some think homeschoolers live sheltered lives, in reality they are exposed to much more than their counterparts who sit in a controlled classroom environment.

There are many homeschooled children that surpass their traditionally schooled counterparts academically.

In a 1991 test, scores reported by the Stanford Achievement Test, showed that homeschooler's composite scores were 18 to 28 points above their public school counterparts.

The statistics on homeschooling in the United States show that children who are homeschooled appear to achieve higher test scores on average than their traditionally schooled counterparts.

While it is true that homeschooled children may not learn social skills in precisely the same manner as their public-schooled counterparts, homeschooled children develop into socialized adults nonetheless.

Primarily, it can help homeschooled students keep up with their public school counterparts.

Teaching science can be a challenge, especially if you don't have access to certain teaching materials that your child's traditionally schooled counterparts do.

Do homeschooled kids really do as well as their publicly schooled counterparts?

United Kingdom residents are no different from their counterparts in North America in that they use online mortgage calculators UK to get information about financing or refinancing a home.

Compared to the rest of Europe, Spain and Cyprus have maternity leaves policies that allow less time off than their European counterparts.

In fact, sperm with the X chromosomes are viable longer than their male counterparts.

Older women are significantly more likely than their younger counterparts to conceive twins.

Unlike some of their more erotic counterparts like peekaboo cuts, or slingshot bikinis, string bikinis don't scream for attention; they simply command it.

The names of these swim bottoms often correspond to their panty counterparts.

Low-rise bathing suit bottoms are like their lingerie counterparts, designed to ride a few inches below the belly button.

Yes, bikini contests and their close counterparts, wet T-shirt contests, are a staple at many pubs around the world.

Boasting colorful, eye-catching prints, Billabong's board shorts for kids are as functional as their adult counterparts.

The Oxford is made out of a different weave, and as such, is not as smooth as some of its counterparts.

The sizing of Brazilian bikinis runs a bit smaller than in North America, generally because South American women tend to have a smaller build than their North American counterparts.

Even the bargain options open to you today are just as fashionable and trendy as their costlier counterparts.

Many young men appreciate the model, as do their older counterparts.

The company issues two other magazines which focus on women who are as concerned with their hard bodies as their male counterparts.

Almost 20 years ago, Quiksilver decided to branch out from their men's surf line and give women the opportunity to enjoy the same variety of products as their male counterparts.

These slingshot bikinis, like their sexy counterparts in mesh, thong and see-through styles, are not for the faint of heart!

All three of these trunks are fashionable to boot, and all come with the same features as their previous counterparts.

One piece thong swimsuits can be just as daring as their bikini counterparts, which can sport tops in many styles including halters, bandeaus, tanks and triangles.

The bikini tops are every bit as stylish as their tankini counterparts because they come in brilliant colors, like that of hot pink and electric green, and are then coupled with flattering styles, like that of a halter.

They also use a softer, plusher fur than their smaller counterparts.

The toys may not have experienced the longevity of their Transformer counterparts, but they do have a significant place in toy history.

These figures stood eight inches tall and represented the physical likenesses of their real-life counterparts very closely.

Just like their warm-blooded counterparts, they can have fun in hamster wheels, tunnels and balls, thanks to a full line of accessories for the toys.

One of the unique features of Twilight vampires is that, unlike their counterparts in most other stories, they do not die in the sunlight.

Webkinz Jr. pets do not have some of the elaborate patterns of their normal Webkinz counterparts, but they are equally as adorable.

Electric RC cars and trucks are not as fast as their fuel powered counterparts, but they run quieter and don't fill the air with fumes.

There are many skeptical medical and nutritional experts who do not agree with the lofty praise their counterparts have bestowed upon the growing industry of liquid vitamins.

The video also shows tests run on laboratory mice in which the resveratrol-ingesting mice outperform their control counterparts in athletic feats.

As with their male counterparts, women have always known that to be taken seriously, you must dress the part - which isn't to say that your personal style and flair can't show through.

One of the most fantastic things about the summer months is that many of the fabric colors are more sheer and gentle than their richly hued winter counterparts.

It's the details and construction that set dressy shawls apart from their more mainstream counterparts.

Given the popularity of their sleeveless counterparts, it is no wonder a growing number of women have an interest in long sleeve maxi dresses.

Long sleeve maxi dresses offer a bit more year-round versatility than their counterparts, simply by virtue of the fact that they are warmer and provide more allover coverage.

You can usually find these long skirts alongside their mini counterparts, so head to your favorite local shop or check these retailers for denim skirts that range from calf- to ankle-length.

Some online shops have brick-and-mortar counterparts, but you can comparison shop online before going to the trouble of visiting the mall.

For animal lovers, the faux versions look just as authentic as their genuine counterparts.

Philips Norelco electric shavers have many advantages over their manual counterparts.

Rechargeable batteries can be used several times instead of once like their traditional counterparts.

Persian cookers can be more difficult to find than their old-fashioned counterparts.

Although considerably more expensive that traditional electric rice cookers, pressure rice cookers produce rice in roughly half the time of their counterparts.

The pieces are easily recognizable as the Transformer counterparts, which will make you think you are actually a Decepticon or an Autobot.

Other than that, there are some stickers that need to be affixed, if you want the figures to resemble their cartoon counterparts, but that only takes seconds so don't worry there.

Soy candles are often touted as being more natural and earth-friendly than their paraffin counterparts.

Select a good quality candle wax that can hold more fragrance per pound than its cheaper counterparts.

If it's important to you to purchase items made in America, it's usually fairly simple to distinguish scented fragrance oils made in USA from their foreign counterparts.

Votive candles scented with citronella can be just as effective as their larger counterparts if used in abundance.

The biggest advantage to purchasing beeswax candles in bulk is that you'll save money, especially considering that beeswax votives run a little more expensive than their paraffin or soy wax counterparts.

Soy candles can be a bit more expensive than their paraffin counterparts, but they are definitely more friendly to the environment both in production and home use.

Today's artificial Christmas trees are just as lovely as their real counterparts.

Company websites may also offer better deals than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, so be sure to check the price both online and in person.

They can also cook Korean food either in place of or alongside American counterparts.

Kids can dance, too, and their outfits aren't much different from their adult counterparts.

In many cases free Internet dating websites are every bit as effective as their pay-oriented counterparts.

Free online dating sites may not offer the same features as their cost-promoting counterparts, and you'll want to read the fine print carefully when you register.

SugarDaddie.com- An online dating service looking to connect older wealthy benefactors with younger, less fortunate, but attractive counterparts.

Fivestar recounts how she has "experienced this whole feeling of a room full of hot women who are attracted to each other and no one makes the first move," and also has met their counterparts, very forward and aggressive women.

Tungsten rings are typically more expensive than their gold or platinum counterparts; a plain tungsten band can cost up to $800 or more, and more elaborate designs can easily cost over $1,000.

Because invisible settings grip stones below their widest dimension, the settings are more fragile than their bolder counterparts and they must be treated carefully to ensure their security.

Lux notes, "Both gem-quality colorless and yellow Gemesis-created diamonds retail for significantly less than their mined counterparts.

Formal engagement verses are less likely to rhyme than their casual counterparts, and they are usually written from a third-person point of view.

Princess cut diamonds are produced in a similar fashion to their round counterparts, but the surface of the gemstone is square in shape.

Depending on what you're looking for and where you shop, some vintage jewelry is more affordable than its modern counterparts.

These bands differ from their textured counterparts because instead of being molded into a specific shape, the bands are smooth with the pattern in the metal itself.

The modern versions generally have more sparkle and polish than their antique counterparts due to the new technology.

They are sometimes online counterparts to print publications, but many ezines stand alone as electronic publications.

It has also been recommended that hand flour grinders be favored over their electrical counterparts.

Wristlets come in as many styles and designs as their larger counterparts.

Another difference between these leather bags and their similarly sized fabric counterparts is that they tend to be roomier and feature more pockets.

Long wallets are more streamlined than their squat counterparts.

Products made with these types of leathers are considerably more expensive than their basic counterparts.

Adding to their intrigue, these bags are surprisingly affordable in comparison to their high-end counterparts.

These are less common than their solid-colored counterparts, but are just as enigmatic and smooth to the touch.

Granted, this bag is slightly larger than some of it counterparts, but it also comes with a comfort grip haul handle that should help to ease some of that extra bulk.

Pisces men have feelings that run deeply just like their female counterparts.

Cupcakes can be just as fun and creative as their larger counterparts.

Robot toys don't necessarily have to look like their tin counterparts of yesterday.

These young counterparts to the original Bratz line introduced the idea that "before they were Bratz, they were Bratz Babyz."

While most online magazines do not contain all of the information that their print counterparts offer, they do have a nice selection.

While women are more and more encouraged to have career ambitions identical to their male counterparts, there is still a subject of debate when it comes to child-rearing and child care for working parents.

You will likely find Webkinz, along with their smaller counterparts called Lil'Kinz, at a store near you.

These films, exclusive to their television networks, outdrew their theatrically released counterparts leaving Goldfinger and The Graduate.

If an intelligence service could be successful in finding people with the ability to use their psychic powers to "see" events at a distance, it would have a tremendous advantage over its counterparts in other nations.

Generic or store brand items often work just as well as their pricier name-brand counterparts.

For example, if you can use your coupon when an item is on sale or stack a manufacturer's coupon with a store coupon for the same purchase, you can often get items for significantly less than their store brand counterparts.

Frozen vegetables are significantly cheaper than their fresh counterparts, but just as nutritious.

However, today's generics are often just as good as the higher-priced counterparts.

If you have only one cat and remember to change the litter box on a regular basis, the inexpensive brands of cat litter will work just as well as their more expensive counterparts.

Single people tend to eat at restaurants more than their married counterparts.

Small, independent stores may be more willing to do this for you purely because they need your business much more than their larger counterparts.

Zip-up boots are, on average, easier to fit than their stretchy counterparts.

And, glancing at their line will tell you that they follow fashion trends just as well as their designer counterparts.

Opt for their cheaper counterparts since you'll probably be throwing them out or donating them to Goodwill next season anyway.

Brand name shoes sometimes have phenomenal knock-off counterparts.

Work boots are often overlooked in lieu of their fashionable counterparts.

And again, if you're single, you'll have more shoe storage options than your married counterparts since you're not likely to be sharing a closet with anyone else at the moment.

Many of the Bakers label shoes are takes on your favorite name brand styles, which are offered at a substantial savings over their branded counterparts.

Like their high-heeled counterparts, these flat boots are made with the same stretchy, smooth black leather and feature an inside zip closure.

These unique pieces come across just as glamorously as their leather counterparts, yet exude a sense of sassy style all their own.

Good quality shoes normally feature high-quality leather uppers that not only last longer, but also allow more breathability and comfort than their cheaper counterparts.

Note that this style does not feature the same protective mid-section strap as its counterparts.

It's definitely not understated by any stretch, but is less ostentatious than its counterparts.

Many bridal footwear companies design these comfortable-meets-luxurious shoes, which are just as decorative as their heeled counterparts.

In some cases, customers even report that the Faded Glory shoes that look like knockoffs of other brands are actually more comfortable than their more expensive counterparts.

Soap fans in Washington can befriend and chat with their counterparts in Michigan, Florida and New York without ever leaving their homes.

Unlike their counterparts in the United States, telenovelas also have a definitive beginning, middle and end.

The show's precocious students experience the same trials and tribulations as their real-life teen counterparts, and like high school students in the real world, the kids from Degrassi eventually graduate and move on with their lives.

Like their American counterparts, telenovelas focus primarily on family dramas and use a mixture of settings and time periods to tell in depth tales of relationships, adventures and love.

Unlike their other super couple counterparts on daytime dramas, Nikki and Victor's trials and tribulations were compounded by day-to-day living, business rivals and personal vendettas.

These designs are similar to their bolder counterparts, but the heavy ink work is largely replaced by finer lines that impart a daintier appearance.

Some prefer fun colors like hot pink or green, but traditionally they are dark in color and give more of an illusion of "toughness" than its sweet and girly counterparts such as daisy chains or hearts.

While not quite as common as their male counterparts, the popularity of fully tattooed women is on the rise.

Tickets to the musicals and plays cost far less than their counterparts on Broadway, so children can enjoy the experience at a price that parents love!

Unlike their analog counterparts, digital stop watches allow the measurement of time to a mere fraction of a second, without the need to closely examine the position of clock hands.

While it's true that Kobold is lesser-known than its famous and expensive counterparts, this timepiece manufacturer produces high-performance watches and occupies an important place in horology history.