as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
Without their leader on the floor, Golden State found a way to remain competitive with the top team in the Eastern Conference.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
In the movie, Neil (Richard Benjamin in his feature film debut) opposes the competitive, consumerist values fervently practiced by Brenda’s family.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s meant to ensure consistent, competitive pay for all staff members, stated Nakesha Lopez, executive vice president and chief people and culture officer.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Had the Celtics been less competitive as a team this season, or Simons proved to be a poor fit for head coach Joe Mazzulla’s system, offloading him at the deadline simply to clear his salary from Boston’s books would have been a logical plan.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
In the movie, Neil (Richard Benjamin in his feature film debut) opposes the competitive, consumerist values fervently practiced by Brenda’s family.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s meant to ensure consistent, competitive pay for all staff members, stated Nakesha Lopez, executive vice president and chief people and culture officer.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Had the Celtics been less competitive as a team this season, or Simons proved to be a poor fit for head coach Joe Mazzulla’s system, offloading him at the deadline simply to clear his salary from Boston’s books would have been a logical plan.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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Rodríguez represents just one of multiple and competing interests within a Venezuela elite composed of a precarious civil-military alliance officially committed to a leftist populist ideology called Chavismo.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Pope Leo’s emphasis on respect and dialogue suggests a desire to move beyond polarization, but competing interpretations of both doctrine and pastoral practice continue to divide American Catholics.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Learning how to study a football scouting report or work through a practice script can make a basketball player all the more diligent.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Darnold has to be diligent in seeing the Rams’ coverage rotations and making good decisions.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fans of franchises are hungry for products that celebrate and show off their favorite characters or movie moments.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our community is curious, ambitious, intellectually hungry — a group of lifelong learners who want to understand the world and their place in it more deeply.—
Daphne Koller,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the city's narrow streets fell victim to the aggressive snow totals, leaving residents with little wiggle room to get around it.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The agency’s aggressive tactics this past year – especially when agents make their presence known in public areas in or near an employer, such as a parking lot – have had a chilling effect on businesses in areas where ICE has been operating.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Flint’s group also questioned whether schools are solely motivated by money to entice students to class.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chilcutt said she was particularly motivated after Carmel’s loss to Libertyville in a Class 4A regional final last season.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Emanuel and his partners were soon signing the most glittering names in show business, acquiring some of the most dynamic companies on the planet (IMG, UFC, WWE).—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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After choosing a makeup look from one of three makeup artists—Carolina Gonzalez, Allan Avendano, and Fiona Stiles—who have partnered with Swan, a dynamic overlay is adapted to your face shape to help with product application.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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