COMPETITOR Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

competitor

noun

kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər

Definition of competitor

as in contestant

one who strives for the same thing as another the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country

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Recent Examples of competitor Its biggest competitor, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, offers the same screen size and a remarkably similar design. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The app can also import from other 1Password accounts, as well as competitors like Dashlane, KeePass, LastPass, and RoboForm. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 To be sure, the audience for Fox News Channel continues to dwarf that of its competitors. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 If a competitor cuts a price, an Amazon seller can have the company’s Automate Pricing tool match it automatically. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for competitor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor

Noun

Lo wore both of them as a contestant on Top Chef, in an homage to his dad.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Danielle Fishel, the former Dancing With The Stars contestant who got booted from the show last year, says female competitors generally have a tougher time winning over judges than male dancers.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

He is considered a contender for more senior leadership positions in the Senate and among the many Democrats seen as potential 2028 candidates for the White House.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The closing-night slot follows a program that brings together a number of this year’s awards contenders.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of contender

Noun

But now, after El-Sayed’s defeat of GOP rival Mike Rogers was confirmed early Wednesday, there is a pervasive sense that a broader victory is at hand.

— Jacqueline GaNun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
As Democrats blew away their Republican rivals in an unprecedented midterm sweep Tuesday, the Make America Health Again movement also got bowled over, raising questions about the fate of the motley movement.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of rival

Noun

Democrat Wes Moore won reelection as Maryland's governor after defeating Republican challenger Dan Cox, CBS News projected Tuesday.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna defeated challenger and former Sheriff Alex Villanueva by a wide margin in his bid for reelection Tuesday, with the Associated Press calling the race Tuesday night for the incumbent.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026