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Recent Examples of competitiveness
The world’s technological order is being renegotiated in real time, with consequences for security, competitiveness, and the architecture of everyday life.
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
At the core of the lack of competitiveness is, of course, tanking — front offices and head coaches putting their heads together to intentionally set their teams up to fail in order to produce the highest probability of securing a high draft pick.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
His dedication to his craft and his competitiveness fueled his zeal for the win at the cookoff.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Cipriani prides himself on being the media’s puppeteer, weaponizing journalists’ competitiveness for scoops.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But as the weeks unfold, momentum continues to build with Mars charging into Aries on April 9, igniting courage, competitiveness and the urge to act on instinct.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Sulzer, in particular, should support its cost competitiveness.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Draghi’s report highlights several reasons why Europe’s competitiveness is faltering.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
At the core of the lack of competitiveness is, of course, tanking — front offices and head coaches putting their heads together to intentionally set their teams up to fail in order to produce the highest probability of securing a high draft pick.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
His dedication to his craft and his competitiveness fueled his zeal for the win at the cookoff.
—Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Cipriani prides himself on being the media’s puppeteer, weaponizing journalists’ competitiveness for scoops.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
But as the weeks unfold, momentum continues to build with Mars charging into Aries on April 9, igniting courage, competitiveness and the urge to act on instinct.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Sulzer, in particular, should support its cost competitiveness.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026
Draghi’s report highlights several reasons why Europe’s competitiveness is faltering.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
Noun
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Market analysts have credited some of those figures to the country's booming online betting industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The theme of motherhood prevails in IFF Panama’s Su Mirada – Her Gaze – program but from less traditional approaches, says industry coordinator Cat Caballero, who has observed different outlooks in this year’s crop.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another day, as Mom loads the children into the car, Jeremy tosses a basketball against the house, again and again, his passive aggression registering through the ball’s unyielding thuds and his own frozen gaze.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sources have told The Star that KU’s coaching staff believed in his potential but wanted to see more physicality and aggression from him.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most characters aren’t changing, nor are their motivations to change clear to them or novel to us.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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From animal welfare to renewable energy and garment worker wages, the need for change is often well documented, and the tools are there, but the motivation is lacking.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Use that Martian heat to scaffold your own determination, strengthening you to handle long-term commitment.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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No stadium lights, no sponsors, just sheer determination.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Warrior Mars in your sign fires up thoughts about your identity — and simultaneously heightens your initiative.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dorsey credited the growth to a concerted effort by city leaders to develop and promote the city’s culture, recreational activities and art scene, including an initiative to paint 100 murals across the city.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some, in exchange for gigs at the Fidesz-run enterprises, supply Orbánism its pseudo-intellectual gloss.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Denver is doing its diligence on tight ends, including hosting NC State’s Justin Joly on a visit this week.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Through their diligence an individual has been charged with first-degree murder.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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