archrivals

noun

plural of archrival
as in competitors

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  1. competitors
  2. challengers
  3. rivals
  4. contestants
Noun
  • In an already cluttered marketplace, Nava Ventures partner Kevin Chenault is convinced that this experience separates Cyclops from its competitors.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • This reflects the understanding that decades-old ownership restrictions that apply only to broadcasters — and none of our competitors — are out of step with today’s media marketplace.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several would-be Collins' challengers descended upon the scene — and her office — to speak out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Graham prevailed over five primary challengers in June and was expected to face the Democratic nominee, Annie Andrews.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of challengers
Noun
  • After six innings, the crowd of 38,872 watching two historic rivals sat through a 15-minute delay.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The South American rivals may just end up facing each other in a week.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of rivals
Noun
  • The main studio is Room 1, and all the contestants start there, competing to accurately count the grains in a bag of rice.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • With opportunities to earn money, buy properties and negotiate deals, the contestants must work to stay afloat as the bankrupt players get eliminated, with only one player left standing.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of contestants
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