COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

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Recent Examples of competitiveness Volkswagen is also undertaking a substantial restructuring to regain competitiveness. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 This transit highlights themes of resilience, transformation, jealousy, competitiveness, and power dynamics. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 Even the level of competitiveness and effort in practices has caught Antetokounmpo by surprise. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 Many of the challenges dominating today’s policy debates — from military readiness and economic competitiveness to rising health care costs and declining life expectancy — have roots in childhood. — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 Air connectivity, transportation infrastructure and affordability are integral parts of destination competitiveness. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026 After decades of decline, this president is restoring America's industrial competitiveness and securing trillions of dollars in new investment. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Rising prices weaken competitiveness, particularly against producers in countries with lower energy costs, and can erode already thin margins, limiting further growth and investment. — Adrian Stelmach, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Pedroza said that his quarterback’s competitiveness and work ethic were evident from the first freshman year practice. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Billions of dollars could be at stake, a potentially serious threat to the industry, according to court documents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
That would give Temasek greater ability to adjust its investments as the industry evolves, compared with private assets that can be harder to exit quickly.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

Saturday's vote came as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
For all their talent, the defining feature of London City Lionesses is their aggression without possession.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

Blank bulletin board for Hurley Hurley likes to point at preseason rankings and award projections for motivation leading up to and throughout the season.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
So perhaps Kelce had extra motivation to work out in the offseason, Spruill said.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

But the investigation is ongoing, and no final determination has been made.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Colfax Mayor Caroline McCully said the opening represents the culmination of years of work and determination by people who believed in the project and the community.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Much of the president's frustration has come after the court ruled against him on some of his central initiatives, including tariffs and birthright citizenship.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Earlier in the year, Abundantia announced another AI studio initiative, teaming with AI video tech company InVideo to launch a film studio, which will develop a slate of five films over the next few years.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiative

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Many districts, including Miami-Dade, have leased their buildings out to private schools or other education or childcare enterprises.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Allegedly, Lui used his company—a provider of server hardware, including from Nvidia partner Supermicro—to sell enterprise GPUs to buyers in China, even as the US has been blocking such sales to the country.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Noun

One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Alito said he was not required to recuse himself and that the energy shares in question were inherited by his wife.

— Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Leaders should understand their data, governance, diligence processes and decision rights before a live opportunity puts them under pressure.

— Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Taaffe’s diligence, intelligence, understanding of the position (beyond his years) and detailed preparation have earned him the trust of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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