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

He's spent plenty of time fishing Old Hickory himself and expects The Champions to draw a significant crowd, both for the concerts and the competition. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

To participate in the competition, entrant will answer the questions listed below in a 1 minute video. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Still, the competition among jewelers is becoming more intense, not only for sports team’s commissions but also to design ever flashier pieces with intricate details. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Lord Byron, on the other hand, quickly abandoned his entry for the competition. — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the competition

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