COMPETITIVE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

competitive

adjective

Definition of competitive

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 The lineup includes Trump allies, like Jack, and Republicans in competitive races, like Collins. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The convention program released by the RNC doesn't include candidates in other competitive Senate races, such as Iowa and Alaska. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 When a self-serving gatekeeper in that position helps divide inventory between what the broad public can see and what only market insiders can see, the result is a less transparent and competitive market. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Not everything was bad; tight end Brock Bowers and pass rusher Maxx Crosby delivered individual, Pro Bowl-caliber dominance to keep games visually competitive. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for competitive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive

Adjective

When competing schools want to obtain the services of elite athletes but are blocked by NCAA eligibility limits, as has been the case, that’s a potential antitrust problem.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2026
From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of competing

Adjective

Meanwhile, overtime can lead to fatigue for workers who are spending 10 to 12 hours on their feet, carrying heavy objects while also needing to remain diligent about their own safety.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Indeed, by the third act, a diligent archival documentary becomes humanist lightning in a bottle, illuminating the similarities between the ’90s and now.

— Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of diligent

Adjective

Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown has two catches that converted third downs into firsts, providing a release valve against some aggressive Seahawks blitzes.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Their dynamic guys outside looked scary and like Oregon is going to be more explosive this year than in 2025.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Each one of her novels presents a different setting and dynamic, but her oeuvre is unified by careful thought, sharp style, and an uncanny ability to make the pages want to turn.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026