COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

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as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness The organization states that its standard also helps to decrease production costs and increase competitiveness and innovation. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 Industrial capacity increasingly underpins supply chain resilience, defense readiness and national competitiveness. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 That smacks of an unwritten tax on trade, widening the competitiveness gap between local firms and global peers. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 She’s learned how to channel her competitiveness and aggressiveness in a much better way, a more productive way. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026 Lavender has always been able to dial up the intensity and competitiveness on the mound, and more importantly, can forget about bad outings just as easily. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Nick Bolton The star linebacker has been known for his competitiveness and focus from a young age. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Caballero and Lombard grew close during spring training this season, with Caballero praising the youngster’s competitiveness. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Guthrie was known for her competitiveness, but also for teaching younger women to play. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Kalshi's counsel will note the number exceeds the entire US gaming industry's annual revenue, which is presumably the point.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
But the merger is currently on pause, as Paramount has since been hit with several lawsuits, including from 12 state attorneys general who claim the acquisition will kill competition in the film and television industries.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

Even absent Chinese aggression, people in Taiwan increasingly identify as Taiwanese and do not seem inclined to repeat Hong Kong’s experience of acquiescing to Chinese rule.

— Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026
On the night of the last game at the old stadium, a 3-2 victory against Manchester United on May 10, 2016, nobody — not the police, the local community, not the club — expected the outpouring of emotion and aggression.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggression

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Essential California sat down with Ben Orbison, FOLAR’s director of strategic communications, and spoke about festival highlights and motivations.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Cross-functional access can then expand gradually, creating new opportunities while maintaining focus and motivation for growth.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivation

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This initiative aims to elevate horse racing's appeal to everyday sports fans by fostering rivalries and familiarity among top horses.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Maryland moved more slowly — and with an approach that will not change districts for this year's elections — because Democratic state Senate President Bill Ferguson blocked an earlier initiative aimed at putting new maps in place for this year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

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Seat counts have stopped predicting anything, which means the pricing model underneath thirty years of enterprise software is now unstable in both directions, and everybody selling it knows.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The four suspects all face a charge of engaging in a continuing criminal gang, organization or enterprise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Noun

Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of energy

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Companies that demonstrate operational readiness reduce execution risk, accelerate diligence and often command stronger valuations.

— Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
A little diligence now can be the difference between a debt that quietly expires and one that follows you for years longer than the law actually allows.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of diligence

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