COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

noun

as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness The Draghi report on European competitiveness identifies productivity as the primary cause. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 That’s the type of competitiveness that the quarterback position deserves. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Chinese companies were increasingly moving beyond their reputation for producing inexpensive goods toward higher-value products, Wang said, as homegrown brands demonstrate stronger innovation and competitiveness globally. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Brown chose competitiveness, something Brooklyn can show well before anyone knows its final record. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 If the product touches AI, energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, transportation or advanced manufacturing, there’s a good chance national security and domestic competitiveness will find their way into it, too. — Amanda Simonian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Higher oil prices can raise polyester prices, potentially improving cotton’s competitiveness. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Ultimately, if countries aren’t willing to stump up more cash, then either farm or cohesion spending must shrink or Europe’s ambitions on defense, competitiveness and other priorities be scaled back. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Auchincloss said that approach hurts America’s competitiveness. — John Wilkerson, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

After smashing sales records at industry powerhouse Douglas Elliman, the brothers started their own firm.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Dennis Speigel is the owner and founder of International Theme Park Services and a global consultant to the leisure industry.

— Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

Trump and Lee must restore deterrence, not reward Kim’s aggression, to avoid strategic and economic calamity.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The aggression paid off as Kansas converted five fourth downs while improving to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

In many instances, a nature lead might find that their underlying motivation is at odds with their employer’s, causing friction and making their — suddenly outsized — remit difficult to fulfil.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
But Spoelstra insisted that wasn’t a source of motivation to begin this season against Ball’s new team.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

Sandy’s medical expenses were submitted to Kaiser for possible reimbursement; a determination remains pending.

— Lance B. Fulford, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
The federal government will then issue its final determinations, and what happens next will be unexplored legal territory.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

That there’s even $75 million to fight over is due to an aldermanic initiative.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
In 2019, Roc Nation signed on to consult the NFL on live music entertainment and the social justice initiative Inspire Change, which aims to reduce barriers to opportunity, especially in underserved communities.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

Anthropic has been building towards integrating Claude with enterprise tools for months.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
However, balancing commercial investment logic with public interests, state enterprise governance, and investment transparency remains a key challenge during his tenure.

— , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Noun

The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Possible targets of the strikes reportedly include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

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