COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

noun

as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction. — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Quantum technology impacts economic competitiveness, national security, intelligence, defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and communications. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Each game felt playoff quality, from the play to the competitiveness to the atmosphere. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The program is designed to match funding for site development improvement efforts, focusing on industrial site readiness and competitiveness for job-creating projects in the state. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026 The senator would be well advised to heed the advice of championship coaches Dan Hurley and Geno Auriemma, both of whom have stated that passage of the Act is essential to UConn’s competitiveness. — Randy Levine, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026 Young, who also had a fumble, has been impressed with Freeling’s competitiveness in his first camp and chalked up the rookie’s struggles to who lined up opposite him. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Missing a significant part of the AI investment cycle could leave lasting scars on American productivity and competitiveness. — Joao Gomes, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 At times, the competitiveness has actually gotten the best of him, and those in charge need to pull back the reins. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Castro will receive the Humanitarian Award for his 25-year-long career in the food industry as an executive chef, private chef, culinary instructor and restaurant owner.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Fans, artists, and leaders across all industries are mourning the star whose relentless optimism, grace, and resilience was a shining light.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

The regime’s final refuge now lies in the self-deception of fearful nations that still believe accommodating aggression can secure a durable peace.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
Lastly, Harford County Animal Control urges residents to notify them at 410-638-3505 if anyone observes a stray animal showing signs of excessive affection, aggression, lethargy, or disorientation.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggression

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The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 ranks EI skills like resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership, social influence, motivation, and self-awareness as among the top ten most desirable skills.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Whisper Man director James Ashcroft explains the motivations of the film’s serial killer antagonist.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

The conference said its rule would apply independently of the status of NCAA eligibility determinations.

— Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
In his ruling Gayles rejected the government’s argument that Vorbe could be held in mandatory detention without a bond hearing simply because of Rubio’s determination in a letter.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

This week in metro Atlanta, participate in a worldwide pay-what-you-can initiative, enjoy a nostalgic brunch at Ruby Chow’s and taste four wines for $10 inside a hair salon.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Like the focus on artificial dyes, however, many of the administration's highest-profile health initiatives rely on voluntary agreements.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

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Still, there’s a kind of hip, comfort food aspect to the entire enterprise that keeps it an easy, if slightly cluttered and overlong watch.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The enterprise software platform's stock popped 3%, heading for a second straight winning day.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of enterprise

Noun

Kardish brings it out with diligence, insight, admiration, and wonder.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
At the far end of the spectrum, a pre-launch fund calling itself Claude VC says agent teams will run sourcing, diligence, memo drafting and LP qualification.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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