corrival

noun

kə-ˈrī-vəl How to pronounce corrival (audio)
Definition of corrivalnext
as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another two universities that are long-standing corrivals for the title of best in the nation

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  1. contestant
  2. competitor
  3. contender
  4. rival
Noun
  • Working in pairs, the contestants have only basic tools and limited food.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • After three months of mandatory surgeries, dental work, starvation, and squats, the contestants see their reflections for the first time during a dramatic onscreen reveal.
    — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contestant
Noun
  • The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Can community banks effectively compete with outsized competitors offering aggressive rates and new account incentives?
    — Brian Reilly, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitor
Noun
  • Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, a Filipino cardinal, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new dean of the College of Cardinals, elevating his profile as a papal contender in the process.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Fall is when studios love to drop some of their juiciest awards-season contenders.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of contender
Noun
  • As with other aspects of the company, Lauder is continually forging new ways of working to increase speed-to-market and give it a competitive edge over rivals.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Mayor Johnson has attracted criticism from his 2027 rivals for not distancing himself from Dominguez.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of rival
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“Corrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrival. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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