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Recent Examples of competitiveness
Then again, that would be 25 goals and a whole lot of competitiveness going out the door.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
That was the last shred of competitiveness in the game.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
This competitiveness isn’t helping me.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Students hoping to strengthen their competitiveness with Advanced Placement exams and additional ACT attempts can quickly rack up hundreds of dollars in fees.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As measured by WalletHub, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in taxpayer return on investment and the Tax Foundation rates the state 48th in tax competitiveness.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
His 2025 return against Mario Barrios—a significantly younger champion—ended in a draw that many observers argued tilted in Pacquiao’s favor, a testament to his competitiveness at the highest level.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Ogletree’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his twin brother, former UGA fullback Alexander Ogletree.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Both leaders hailed the agreement as an example for other EU partners to follow and boost the 27-member bloc’s competitiveness.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
That was the last shred of competitiveness in the game.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 1 May 2026
This competitiveness isn’t helping me.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026
Students hoping to strengthen their competitiveness with Advanced Placement exams and additional ACT attempts can quickly rack up hundreds of dollars in fees.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
As measured by WalletHub, California ranks 49th out of 50 states in taxpayer return on investment and the Tax Foundation rates the state 48th in tax competitiveness.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
His 2025 return against Mario Barrios—a significantly younger champion—ended in a draw that many observers argued tilted in Pacquiao’s favor, a testament to his competitiveness at the highest level.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Ogletree’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his twin brother, former UGA fullback Alexander Ogletree.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Both leaders hailed the agreement as an example for other EU partners to follow and boost the 27-member bloc’s competitiveness.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
Noun
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Prediction markets have increased competition but have not significantly slowed the industry’s growth.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Due to financial straits brought about by the pandemic, industry guidelines surrounding institutional collections were relaxed, paving the way for museums to use money gained from art sales not solely for acquiring more art but rather for care of existing collections.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For her, this was practically homicidal aggression.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Race, bad bosses and the fly-on-the-wall fun of watching office politics and micro-aggressions play out makes this workplace suspense novel a total page-turner (as well as a binge-worthy limited television series).—
Laura Zigman,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Most Sunday mornings, Charles Woods doesn’t need much motivation for his weekly 40-mile bike ride.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Asking a musician about their influences can elicit a boiler plate response revealing little about their mindset and motivations.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The determination means Lane will be the show’s only potential leading performer in this year’s Tony race.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At Morgan Lewis, Rinehart will work closely with Colleen Nihill, the chief AI and knowledge management officer, to align on the firm’s data and AI initiatives.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In his estimation, on-field success is the single largest driver of long-term enterprise value for sports teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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After finishing her stint with the Niners, Katie Sowers watched one practice before the program became a family enterprise.—
PJ Green
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There was diligence paid to scouting Bernard, and the Eagles were determined to land him.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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No matter the company reporting, Cramer urged investors to approach the busy week with diligence.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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