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.
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As with past seasons, the competition will no doubt bring out unexpected friendships, dramatic rivalries and meme-worthy moments.
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The party ended on a bum note for Andy Richter and Emma Slater, who notched the lowest number of points and were eliminated from the competition.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
After whittling down the competition to his final two choices, Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers, the 66-year-old lead introduced the lucky women to his family on the island of Antigua.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
In the first round of the competition, the remaining seven couples each showcased a new style to a song inspired by an iconic freestyle performance from past seasons.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
The party ended on a bum note for Andy Richter and Emma Slater, who notched the lowest number of points and were eliminated from the competition.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
After whittling down the competition to his final two choices, Peg Munson and Cindy Cullers, the 66-year-old lead introduced the lucky women to his family on the island of Antigua.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
In the first round of the competition, the remaining seven couples each showcased a new style to a song inspired by an iconic freestyle performance from past seasons.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the competition
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“The competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20competition. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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