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
  • Meghan said, once again showing Harry to the judges, contestants, live audience, and crew.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • After a messy eight minutes, the remaining corn dog sticks and leftover food were tallied up for each contestant.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of contestant
Noun
  • The White House said Canada’s policies gave foreign competitors an unfair advantage.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sony first brought lawsuits against Udio and its competitor Suno in June 2024 alongside labels Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of competitor
Noun
  • The team seeks to convert May's productive season into prospects, providing contenders with an experienced option.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Pretenders have all been exposed, as contenders attempt to create even more separation from the pack down the stretch.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of contender
Noun
  • In February, Baresi was one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, appearing alongside former Inter Milan and Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, his longtime rival on the pitch.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Elizabeth chooses Bobby as her rival; the mustang is left as their muse.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Definition of rival
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“Corrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrival. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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