the competition

noun

: a person or group that one is trying to succeed against : a person or group that one is competing with

He sized up the competition looking to see who his toughest opponent would likely be.

Don't let the competition know our trade secrets.

In my opinion, this restaurant has no competition. It's so much better that all the others.

Examples of the competition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, the competition is seeking 20-minute short film projects featuring Hanwha Group’s ‘Space Solar Power’. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Dodson and Rodriguez had been competing for the starting spot opposite Brooks, but injuries to that unit had watered down the competition and hindered the evaluation process. — Omar Kelly august 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

The profile photograph also helps establish that each participant is a real child who meets the competition’s eligibility requirements. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

James is an extremely tough runner who bulldozes the competition. — Charles Baggarly august 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the competition

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