COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

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as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness European industry has rallied together as Chinese firms target sectors Brussels considers vital to its competitiveness. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Part of rediscovering her competitiveness involved setting her ego aside. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Surpassing previous records The development shows South Korea’s strong competitiveness in next-generation thin-film solar technology. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 This is an important achievement for Brazil and strengthens the country’s competitiveness as a sourcing platform for Europe. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 But the United States, Canada, and Mexico may someday want to attract more Chinese investment that does not pose security risks, especially in high-tech sectors that might benefit North American competitiveness. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 Quantum technology impacts economic competitiveness, national security, intelligence, defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and communications. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Each game felt playoff quality, from the play to the competitiveness to the atmosphere. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The program is designed to match funding for site development improvement efforts, focusing on industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in the state. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Blitzer’s first option to take over majority control is after the 2027 season, multiple industry sources told The Athletic under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Dong Lijuan, chief statistician at NBS, attributed the rebound in inflation to volatile global commodity prices, seasonal food price gains, and rising demand in high-tech industries, according to a statement accompanying the release.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

Instead, that generation’s gesture seems to be stymied or to miss its target and end in bitterness—which is precisely what gives these artists’ work at its best a poignancy on the other side of its aggression and humor.

— Barry Schwabsky, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Volatile, headstrong, and brimming with wild-eyed passive-aggression, the actor’s performance heightens the wall situation from a neighborly dispute to the stuff of a biblical trial.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggression

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Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The allegations build on an April 2025 US determination that Sudan’s government used chemical weapons in 2024, though officials provided little public evidence at the time.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Eco effort The team is implementing all the usual initiatives for a greener hotel—no single-use plastics in the rooms, bathrooms or restaurants; transfers are arranged with electric cars; and the use of bicycles is encouraged.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Chanel’s commission at Dib Bangkok is part of a larger initiative at the French brand, which collaborates with over 50 cultural institutions across 15 countries.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of initiative

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Last night, the Russians struck a civilian enterprise in Kamianske, in the Dnipro region, killing four people and injuring five others.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Capitalism — and a strong profit motivation — has driven enterprise for centuries.

— Space.com Staff, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Noun

The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

From there, the work is readiness, including custody and key-management standards, AML and sanctions controls, third-party diligence and narrow pilots with hard guardrails.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Kardish brings it out with diligence, insight, admiration, and wonder.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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