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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a design that is a rival to any produced by a professional graphic artist
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2
as in opponent
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
the boxer's toughest rival thus far
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as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
the four cities that are the top rivals for the site of the next Olympic Games
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as in competitive
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Recent Examples of rival
Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Now that’s a golden goal The US defeated arch rival Canada 4-3 in a nail-bitter matchup on Sunday and won the women’s ice hockey world championships.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
But while the Gemstones themselves have embraced Kelvin and his coming out, the rest of the world — particularly rival preacher Vance Simkins (Stephen Dorff), Kelvin’s competition for the ridiculous title of Top Christ-Following Man — is more critical.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of LVMH plunged 8% on Tuesday, at times losing its position as world’s largest luxury firm to rival Hermès after an unexpected decline in first-quarter sales.
—Jenni Reid,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In the government's view, this forced rivals to nibble around the edges after being locked out by Google's contracts.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Now that’s a golden goal The US defeated arch rival Canada 4-3 in a nail-bitter matchup on Sunday and won the women’s ice hockey world championships.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The 10-episode first season, starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel, followed the push-and-pull struggles of rival ranching families in the titular Texas town, and has viewers clamoring for more.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
But while the Gemstones themselves have embraced Kelvin and his coming out, the rest of the world — particularly rival preacher Vance Simkins (Stephen Dorff), Kelvin’s competition for the ridiculous title of Top Christ-Following Man — is more critical.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Color reproduction, in particular, is wide and accurate, rivaling many high-end phone screens.
—PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of LVMH plunged 8% on Tuesday, at times losing its position as world’s largest luxury firm to rival Hermès after an unexpected decline in first-quarter sales.
—Jenni Reid,karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rival
Noun
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Trump’s threats to annex Canada and his tariffs have pulled the ruling Liberal party out of spiraling approval ratings and could propel Mark Carney, the Liberal candidate and sitting prime minister, to victory over Pierre Poilievre, his conservative opponent.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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His opponents called him a fascist, but this only seemed to backfire.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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While lawmakers scrutinize TikTok’s Chinese ownership and explore potential bans, competitors see a window of opportunity.—
Lisa Setyon,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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American Airlines saw the biggest dip in overall satisfaction among its competitors, sliding 8% to 73 from 79 the year prior, according to the ACSI survey.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Durbin’s decision to leave kickstarts what is expected to be a competitive primary among Illinois Democrats who are looking to succeed him.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Our system is designed to create competitive opportunity across the league where every team, if well-managed, has a chance to compete for a championship.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Then the Fire, in an independent Central Hockey League, competed at the Fort Worth Convention Center from 1992 to 1999.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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With their second-place finish, Coach Janelle McDonald’s team will compete for its first title since 2018, just a month after winning its first Big Ten title.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Harvard’s 2017 and 2020 youth polls, congressional Democrats had significantly higher approval ratings than their GOP counterparts or Trump.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2025
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The British Foreign Office confirmed that ministerial Ukraine peace talks with U.S. and European counterparts were postponed and downgraded to behind-the-scenes meetings with officials.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The foes have made constitutional claims, environmental claims, procedural claims.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Giant games ahead as IM plays CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals this Thursday at Vancouver and April 30 vs. the same foe in Fort Lauderdale, with an MLS home match vs. Dallas in between next Sunday.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In his 10 years as a presidential contender Donald Trump has always benefited politically by attacking immigrants, winning support for his promises of a hardline border crackdown.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum $143 NORDSTROM West stands by Chanel’s latest fragrance as a top contender for summer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, competing services are on the launchpad, including from rival billionaire Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Washington may face even greater competing crises today than in 2005, when Bush launched the country’s influenza strategy.—
Caitlin Rivers,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2023
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“Rival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rival. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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