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
Both competitors ate 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes, prompting officials to initiate a sudden-death eat-off — the first in the event’s history.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
Competitive market Kroger is under increasing pressure from competitors, experts said, some of which offer a wider range of items and convenient one-stop shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 July 2025
Competitive market Kroger is under increasing pressure from competitors, experts said, some of which offer a wider range of items and convenient one-stop shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.
—Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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The Jamaican-Canadian cover girl first captured global attention in 2014 as a contestant on cycle 21 of the iconic modeling competition, America’s Next Top Model.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Rahma also joined Iraq Idol in 2021, not as a contestant, but as a judge, winning praise for her style and charisma.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Noun
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This year, the race feels far less assured for far fewer contenders.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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That cannot keep happening if the Packers are going to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The same could be said for other states threatened by nuclear-armed rivals.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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