COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

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as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness From workforce policy and AI governance to global competitiveness and organizational strategy, The World of Work examines how institutions can adapt and thrive in an increasingly fragmented economy. — Semafor Events, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 Just as important as that competitive result is how leagues like MLS, the USL and even NWSL use the event as a springboard to accelerate their global relevance and competitiveness. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Royals manager Matt Quatraro was impressed with his performance and praised him for his energy and competitiveness. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 After the first few summer league practices in California, Heat summer league head coach Wayne Ellington said Donaldson’s competitiveness has impressed him. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Her leadership, selflessness and competitiveness fit in with the culture being crafted in the Bay. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 At a time when the United States is investing historic sums in reshoring production, rebuilding infrastructure, and accelerating the energy transition, leaving the workforce gap unresolved creates a national competitiveness problem. — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Friends can be helpful, but a group dynamic could also expose competitiveness or incompatible values. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Click here to read our story on how to break into the industry.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
In a landmark 2023 deal, Regan secured a statewide $25 wage floor for healthcare workers after qualifying initiatives to raise industry wages in Los Angeles and other cities.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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Hello to a new era The relationship was characterized by passive aggression, cryptic tweets and small slights that added up to a big, if not inevitable, breakup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Ukraine and its neighbors are increasingly skeptical that the US will come to their aid in the face of Russian aggression, and are taking precautions accordingly.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 July 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

His supporters have clamped their mouths tighter than the federal budget for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
While many initiatives are new, some universities have waived tuition for middle-income students for a decade or more.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

The two chief executives are just a few months removed from a lawsuit in which Musk, one of the founders of OpenAI, accused Altman of deceit and breach of contract by shifting the company from its nonprofit mission to a for-profit enterprise.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Later in the morning, a missile strike in the ‌port city of Odesa killed two people and wounded another, ‌while a drone hit a civilian enterprise in the eastern city of Kharkiv, wounding seven.

— Reuters, NBC news, 11 July 2026

Definition of enterprise

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That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of energy

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What Enterprises Should Do Now For a technology buyer, the practical move is to treat the agent gateway as a diligence checklist rather than a purchase.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
This post-interview diligence is particularly important in today’s tough job market for entry-level workers, according to Hendler-Grunt.

— Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Definition of diligence

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