competitiveness

noun

as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness Yet Cruz sees no time to waste, as non-revenue-generating sports continue to fold at universities big and small, hampering US competitiveness in Olympic sports. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026 That connection between quality of life and economic competitiveness has only grown stronger. — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Rose traces his competitiveness to being a two-sport athlete. — Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 The report added that the country’s garment sector cannot achieve long-term stability if workers’ rights and industrial competitiveness are treated as competing priorities. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The dollar’s valuation says little about dollar hegemony Executives and investors around the world have good reason to care about the greenback’s value as their revenues, assets, liabilities, and competitiveness often depend on it. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 The European Commission will outline its proposals in a report on banking competitiveness, due Friday, setting out legislative changes for the sector for 2027. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 July 2026 With all the change in Miami Gardens, there are visions of returning to consistent competitiveness for the first time since Dan Marino was Dolphins quarterback and eventually a Super Bowl title, which hasn’t been delivered since 1973. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 The report concluded that Europe was rapidly losing its competitiveness and had lost much of its economic leverage over the past 30 years. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
  1. industry
  2. aggression
  3. motivation
  4. determination
  5. initiative
  6. enterprise
  7. energy
  8. diligence
Noun
  • Trump on Monday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, citing what officials called trade discrimination against American companies in the dairy, auto and alcohol industries.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • This isn’t always the case; the introduction of AirPower was quickly sidelined, and Apple returned to the industry standard.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of industry
Noun
  • What if Penelope’s waiting is her own form of aggression, a way of holding a space, for as long as possible, that excludes the men and their own attempts at power?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • When scientists temporarily disabled mole-rats’ olfactory sensory neurons with chemicals, the aggression towards strangers disappeared.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • But some also question whether privacy is Google’s primary motivation for pushing back on the EU’s rules.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • In any business, including wine, those two motivations are not mutually exclusive.
    — Emily Saladino, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • Where challenges entered, our determination, imaginations, creativity and dedication to keep America strong have reaped blessings and success.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The determinations are critical, considering billions of dollars in the form of a rocket launch to Jupiter is now facing serious jeopardy.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Saturday introduces Generation 816, a youth initiative that pairs a talent showcase with community resources, before concluding with an evening collaboration at Vine Street Brewing Co.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Day to day, as the city grows, there’s also the question of traffic, which snarls the city as public transit initiatives have repeatedly struggled.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of initiative
Noun
  • Their enterprise drew international attention, inspiring a profile by National Geographic in 2021.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Jackson, the superintendent of enterprise services, said Park and Recreation is encouraged by the high retention rate.
    — Diamy Wang July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of enterprise
Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Until the industry is regulated, the best protection for your dog is your own diligence.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
  • That reputation for precision and diligence influenced the organization’s evaluation of Bregman, 32, a two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros whose adjustment period has lasted longer than anticipated.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of diligence

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