ARCHRIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

archrival

noun

Definition of archrival

as in competitor

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Recent Examples of archrival In November 2021, Norvell’s Seminoles used a fourth-and-14 conversion to help beat archrival Miami in Tallahassee. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 In the recent World Cup, Argentina beat archrival England 2-1 in the semifinals. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The season begins with a difficult road test against USF before FIU faces Buffalo and archrival Florida Atlantic, giving the Panthers an opportunity to establish momentum before conference play begins. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and Hasina’s archrival, came to power with a landslide victory in February under a vote overseen by Yunus’ interim administration. — CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for archrival

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Noun

In an age of endless content, a true story may be the one thing a competitor cannot copy.

— Kylie Slavik, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Doncasters' exposure to the industrial gas turbine market as a percentage of revenue is greater in comparison to its larger competitors, Rothschild & Co noted in July.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

The Bruins have won four straight against Arizona and lead the all-time series with their former Pac-12 rival 67-25.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Some of Nvidia's biggest rivals, such as Broadcom, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, saw their shares advance Thursday following Huang's departure as investors predicted that its customers will look to diversify their suppliers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of rival

Noun

The challenger lost some momentum when stories revealed his past as a gay bondage model.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
The result of last month’s Israeli election is still being ironed out, but Netanyahu’s bloc failed to get a majority and his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, has now been asked to form a government.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of challenger

Noun

Lo wore both of them as a contestant on Top Chef, in an homage to his dad.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Danielle Fishel, the former Dancing With The Stars contestant who got booted from the show last year, says female competitors generally have a tougher time winning over judges than male dancers.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of contestant

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