ARCHRIVALS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

archrivals

noun

plural of archrival

as in competitors

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

noncompetitors

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Noun

The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Apotheke Bergamot Tangerine Candle Unlike its competitors, Apotheke uses 15–18% fragrance oils (more than three times the amount commonly used in scented candles).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Questions remain over how the Premier League could create competitive balance, given the vast differences in spending ability between its biggest clubs and smaller challengers.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026
This story focuses on the election for the nonpartisan Soil and Water Conservation District, which features incumbent Barbara Bleiweis and challengers Michael Betterly, Mackenzie Pearce and Long Tran.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of challengers

Noun

At the same time, overall guitar sales have been in slight but years-long decline so growth has to come at rivals’ expense.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
As with other aspects of the company, Lauder is continually forging new ways of working to increase speed-to-market and give it a competitive edge over rivals.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rivals

Noun

Some of the crew still see the show as something to be proud of, even if the contestants were traumatized by it.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Accompanied by the Name That Tune Live Band and led by a celebrity host, contestants race against the clock (and each other) to identify legendary tracks across various genres and eras.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestants

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