CORRIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

corrival

noun

kə-ˈrī-vəl

Definition of corrival

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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Noun

Chuangsri won out of a field of 108 contestants in the pageant, which last year was held in India’s southern Hyderabad city.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

Although regarded as one of the smaller competitors on the circuit, at a mere 6ft 3ins and around 24st, Bishop is still regarded as one of Britain’s best strongmen, with a record in the deadlift of 470kg.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
None of this happened by accident, and the proof is in the long list of former Dell competitors from its founding era, who have faded into oblivion.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space company and a key supplier for the Vulcan rocket, appeared for a time to be the leading contender for buying up United Launch Alliance.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The Buckeyes and Longhorns face off for the third straight season in a matchup of national title contenders.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of contender

Noun

After rolling over their division rivals, the plan for the flight back was more simple.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The eighth edition of the Sunset Showdown lasted long after the sun went down — about four hours and 10 minutes later — before host Palisades prevailed 56-50 over crosstown rival Brentwood in four overtimes.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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