archrivals

noun

plural of archrival
as in competitors

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  1. competitors
  2. challengers
  3. rivals
  4. contestants
Noun
  • Rather than chasing architectural trends or attempting to imitate newer competitors, the Rose Bowl has embraced a strategy rooted in financial discipline, adaptive reuse and authentic placemaking.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Companies like Nike, Starbucks and General Motors have seen their sales plummet in China, as domestic consumers instead turn to high-quality and affordable local competitors.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • At this early stage in the competition, Saldivar and the other challengers were focused on redressing the most severe trauma to their synthetic dummies, or zombie heads, as they’re sometimes called to the chagrin of more discreet undertakers.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
  • Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has both Republican and Democratic challengers in his bid for a second term.
    — Jack Harvel July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of challengers
Noun
  • Shares jumped over 500%, as investors clamored for a piece of a firm that has risen from obscurity to compete with rivals such as Samsung and Micron at home amid an AI-induced demand boom.
    — Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • But Gold Phoenix was inside both his main rivals and might have saved just enough ground to make the difference.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Definition of rivals
Noun
  • Meghan said, once again showing Harry to the judges, contestants, live audience, and crew.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • But some contestants become professional artists later, Yoshida added proudly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of contestants
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