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 China has long tried to make a lithography machine that could be competitive with non-Chinese offerings, as part of a broader effort to build its own semiconductor industry. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 In the long term, the Dodgers’ trade for Skubal represents one more salvo in the looming battle over baseball’s finances and competitive balance. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Skubal is deeply competitive, still fueled by his upbringing as a younger brother in a rowdy household. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The conversation should be grounded in biology, physiology and competitive fairness. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 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

Nolan sets the tone by opening with a bard (Travis Scott) beginning to tell the tale of the fall of Troy—at least the idealized heroic version that the bard’s audiences are hungry to hear.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2026
Martin, who says she has been intrigued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, says so many voters are just struggling to get by and are hungry for sweeping change.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hungry

Adjective

The fire department said firefighters quickly went into defensive mode because the flames were so aggressive.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Starting the playoffs in the wild-card round reduces the World Series odds that Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has repeatedly cited as a factor in how aggressive a front office should be at the trade deadline.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

The Democratic governors of those states have called the decision a politically motivated attack on their constituents.

— Ben Zdencanovic, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
If everyone votes, everyone’s voice is heard — not only that of ideologically motivated elites.

— Susan Ostermann, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivated

Adjective

Simply put, the Chiefs’ offense needs to be more versatile and dynamic after finishing 15th, 15th and 21st in points scored the last three seasons.

— Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The article concludes that continuous innovation, rather than protectionist policies, is the true key to staying competitive in the dynamic semiconductor sector.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026