COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

noun

as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness Philadelphia brought Pham aboard hoping his experience and competitiveness could provide value during a postseason push. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Richard wants the combination of intelligence, competitiveness and relentless effort to become the defense’s calling card. — Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Nobody accused any of those pitchers of lacking in competitiveness. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 China is building its fuel-cell supply chain for export competitiveness, while India is focusing on low-cost rail retrofits in line with its national self-sufficiency vision. — Jenny Lee,priyanka Salve, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 As factories struggle to keep dyehouses running and sewing lines supplied with fabric, cleaner and more efficient energy is becoming a question of competitiveness and whether manufacturers can keep producing at all. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Dubzinzki also said that the changes will ensure the proper level of competitiveness in the postseason. — Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Geopolitical restrictions The future of Unitree, however, hinges beyond its product competitiveness. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 During games, he is known for his intensity and competitiveness, always giving his all on the court. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
The figures are stretching beyond what most industry experts — such as Forbes and Sportico — consider to be the value of these clubs.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of industry

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The United States must therefore carefully balance the need to de-risk against the need to deter aggression.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Game fowl are bred for aggression by definition, said Jenny Berg, California state director of the Humane World for Animals, which worked with Rogers on the bill.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

This simply exposes the true motivation of some who have advocated opposition to this transaction.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Mental health conditions such as depression can sap both energy and motivation, while medical issues including hypothyroidism, anemia and chronic fatigue syndrome can also cause debilitating symptoms.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivation

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The sheriff’s office later declined to say why that determination was made, when the remains were found or who found them when asked by CNN.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The United States has extremely capable engineers, manufacturing expertise and a lot of determination.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

Fuller's comments came the same day federal officials announced a new initiative aimed at combating educator misconduct in North Texas.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Eco effort Little Palm has a few eco-minded initiatives happening, including reef restoration and seagrass protection programs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiative

Noun

This growth is largely driven by accelerating enterprise adoption, not just consumer use.

— Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Customers ordering at the counter can look straight into the tortilla-making heart of the enterprise, where organic, non GMO corn is transformed into fresh masa and tortillas.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of enterprise

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Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

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
For trusted journalists, diligence meant spending more time with the community.

— Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of diligence

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