as in competitor
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Recent Examples of archrival
Its tabloid archrival, the Daily News, is still kicking, but its circulation has steadily fallen, and its staff has radically shrunk, after its parent company was acquired by a hedge fund with a reputation for gutting newsrooms.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Image The campaign to deport Afghans coincides with a resurgent conflict with India, Pakistan’s eastern neighbor and archrival.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
With the stakes appearing to grow higher by the hour, Sheikh argued that the Trump administration would need to pursue a more comprehensive and sustained initiative than witnessed in past U.S. attempts to defuse crises that have erupted between the two South Asian archrivals.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
And the scaling is accelerating: General Catalyst, along with archrival Andreessen Horowitz, claimed around 20 cents of every dollar invested with U.S. VCs last year, according to Pitchbook data.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Image The campaign to deport Afghans coincides with a resurgent conflict with India, Pakistan’s eastern neighbor and archrival.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
With the stakes appearing to grow higher by the hour, Sheikh argued that the Trump administration would need to pursue a more comprehensive and sustained initiative than witnessed in past U.S. attempts to defuse crises that have erupted between the two South Asian archrivals.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
And the scaling is accelerating: General Catalyst, along with archrival Andreessen Horowitz, claimed around 20 cents of every dollar invested with U.S. VCs last year, according to Pitchbook data.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archrival
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Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Success stories are told in the language of domination—of markets, rivals, and time.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The company was slow to deliver its Apple Intelligence platform and still lags rivals in key features.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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After all, one of the show's guiltiest pleasures is searching each contestant's face during the reveal to suss out their true feelings.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The contestants competed in opening number, essay, evening gown, onstage Q&A and personal interview categories, according to a press release.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
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“Archrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archrival. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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