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

Barrera’s competitor, Shaw, is also a local school board president.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Van Daalen said other independent coffee shops in the area congratulated Tapestry and even helped share the voting link, despite being competitors.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

But now, after El-Sayed’s defeat of GOP rival Mike Rogers was confirmed early Wednesday, there is a pervasive sense that a broader victory is at hand.

— Jacqueline GaNun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
As Democrats blew away their Republican rivals in an unprecedented midterm sweep Tuesday, the Make America Health Again movement also got bowled over, raising questions about the fate of the motley movement.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rival

Noun

Democrat Wes Moore won reelection as Maryland's governor after defeating Republican challenger Dan Cox, CBS News projected Tuesday.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated challenger and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva by a wide margin in his bid for reelection Tuesday, with the Associated Press calling the race Tuesday night for the incumbent.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 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

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