Synonyms of competitors

competitors

noun

plural of competitor

as in contestants

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contestants
• contenders
• rivals
• challengers
• competitions
• finalists
• corrivals
• entrants
• players
• entries
• archrivals
• opponents
• adversaries
• semifinalists
• antagonists
• also-rans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of competitors

Then, the two-time Grammy winner donated his earnings, giving $500,000 across the 50 fan competitors in the competition ($10K each) and the remaining $500,000 to charity. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Most competitors don’t have their own infrastructure and act more as a middleman between other providers. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

This Scandinavian retailer went more contemporary than its competitors. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Coaches spend countless hours teaching young athletes how to become better competitors. — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Unlike a monopoly, which usually deals with a company throttling its power over competitors or consumers, a monopsony often refers to a company being the only player in a certain labor market, giving it outsized influence over employment conditions. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Rather than chasing architectural trends or attempting to imitate newer competitors, the Rose Bowl has embraced a strategy rooted in financial discipline, adaptive reuse and authentic placemaking. — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Companies like Nike, Starbucks and General Motors have seen their sales plummet in China, as domestic consumers instead turn to high-quality and affordable local competitors. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The European Commission — which serves as the EU's antitrust enforcer — said that even with a Paramount-Warner combo, enough competitors would exist across markets like film production and streaming in its 27-nation bloc. — ABC News, 22 July 2026