ARCHRIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

archrival

noun

Definition of archrival

as in competitor

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Recent Examples of archrival The team defeated archrival Mexico in the Round of 16, 2-0, before falling to Germany in the quarters, 1-0. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Beginning in 2027, die Mannschaft will be outfitted by Adidas’ archrival, Nike. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 Plus, a fourth World Cup title would put Argentina just one behind its archrival, Brazil, for the most ever. — Sean Gregory, Time, 24 June 2026 Jaime King plays the Wilsons' archrival Heather Vandergeld. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for archrival

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Noun

But unlike its competitors, Mistral has no plans to slow down development of advanced models.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The ultimate Finals and championship experience, fiery competitor.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

But that may not stop incumbent Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman from facing questions about Israel’s war in Gaza during a candidate forum co-hosted by Jewish Federation Los Angeles.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Longtime city councilmember Jayna Karpinski-Costa — a veterinarian and attorney who has twice served as the city’s mayor — seeks another term on Citrus Heights’ city council, but faces a challenger for the 4th District seat.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of challenger

Noun

Working in pairs, the contestants have only basic tools and limited food.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
After three months of mandatory surgeries, dental work, starvation, and squats, the contestants see their reflections for the first time during a dramatic onscreen reveal.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestant

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