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
However, even an extended pause in the Fed's rate policy could result in more competitive CD rates, depending on how the bank in question interprets that extension.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
One of its partners, Phil Morle, pointed to how hyper-fermentation can close the gap between breakthrough strains and reliable, cost-competitive production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, global operators like VistaJet and FlyExclusive have planes around the globe and may offer more competitive rates for one-way or long-haul flights.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Youth sports are more competitive than ever these days, particularly for anyone who thinks (or has been grifted into thinking) their kid has a shot at the pros.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
One of its partners, Phil Morle, pointed to how hyper-fermentation can close the gap between breakthrough strains and reliable, cost-competitive production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, global operators like VistaJet and FlyExclusive have planes around the globe and may offer more competitive rates for one-way or long-haul flights.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Youth sports are more competitive than ever these days, particularly for anyone who thinks (or has been grifted into thinking) their kid has a shot at the pros.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for competitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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No more competing Monday night windows.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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There’s a lot of work that goes into this, a lot of long, diligent hours.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, be diligent because mint spreads rapidly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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William Atherton’s Jerry Hathaway—the money-hungry mad king behind Project Crossbow—is unfortunately medium plausible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Angela is slinky, pliable, and hungry to please, all but tearing up the Hays Code without lifting a finger.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bart argues that such promotion has a salutary social function, reaching people in underserved communities who might not otherwise be aware that they are entitled to aggressive, contingency-fee advocacy.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The professional soccer player previously accused Chappell Roan's security of aggressive behavior to his 11-year-old stepdaughter.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Werner declined, on advice from an attorney, to discuss what happened the day the encampment was dismantled but alleges the disciplinary action is politically motivated.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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As of now, the Legislature is set to return on April 20 for a politically motivated, legally suspect session on redrawing congressional districts called by DeSantis.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mike and Pam aren’t the only dynamic duo at CinemaCon anymore.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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There’s a strange dynamic emerging around artificial intelligence.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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