COMPETITIVENESS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

competitiveness

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as in industry

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Recent Examples of competitiveness Many of the challenges dominating today’s policy debates — from military readiness and economic competitiveness to rising health care costs and declining life expectancy — have roots in childhood. — Stanley McChrystal, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 Air connectivity, transportation infrastructure and affordability are integral parts of destination competitiveness. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026 After decades of decline, this president is restoring America's industrial competitiveness and securing trillions of dollars in new investment. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Pedroza said that his quarterback’s competitiveness and work ethic were evident from the first freshman year practice. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 In an era of rapid artificial intelligence expansion, power grid stability impacts not just energy costs, inflation, and monetary policy, but stands as a vital pillar of national competitiveness. — CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The GTex Menatex program specifically drives textile and clothing export competitiveness across North Africa and the Middle East. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The problem is not that the EU and its national governments are not doing enough to spur competitiveness. — Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 The proposal also enters a larger debate over whether safety restrictions could weaken US competitiveness against China. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

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Noun

What would a fair deal between the AI companies and the creative industries actually look like?

— Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Go Green tours allow passengers to learn the ways local communities and industries endeavor to conserve, sustain, and elevate their environments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of industry

Noun

Pushing a pro-Russia position not only undermines sovereignty and democracy in Ukraine but also harms America’s relationships with other critical European allies, for whom Russia’s aggression is a paramount threat.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The Greenland deal comes as European countries brace for possible aggression from Russia amid its war with Ukraine.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggression

Noun

The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Research from the Baylor University study shows that mid-morning breaks are the most effective at replenishing energy, concentration, and motivation, followed by periodic ones as needed.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of motivation

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Amelia Maldonado, a county land-use spokesperson, said in an email that while county staffers provide recommendations, the Planning Commission has the authority to reach its own determination.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Peete’s story should teach us that defensive action and determination can go a long way.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of determination

Noun

This line is increasing sustainable sourcing, minimizing landfill waste, and conserving fresh water, among many initiatives.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
That venue shortage, felt most in south Charlotte and surrounding communities, has prompted an ambitious, $150 million initiative by the nonprofit Charlotte Center for the Arts.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of initiative

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The Navy said the two organizations will create a direct feedback loop between the acquisition enterprise and operational forces.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
By 2028, Gartner predicts that 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI, up from less than 1% in 2024.

— Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of enterprise

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Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Prioritize the items that would surface in diligence, an audit or a dispute.

— Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Taaffe’s diligence, intelligence, understanding of the position (beyond his years) and detailed preparation have earned him the trust of coach Jeff Hafley.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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