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Synonyms & Antonyms of rival
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1
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
Synonyms for rival
- coequal,
- compeer,
- coordinate,
- counterpart,
- equal,
- equivalent,
- fellow,
- like,
- match,
- parallel,
- peer
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2
one that takes a position opposite another in a competition or conflict
- the boxer's toughest rival thus far
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3
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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Antonyms for rival
- noncompetitor
rival
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of rival (Entry 2 of 3)
as in competing, competitive
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rival
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It Takes Two: The History of 'Rival'
It Takes Two: The History of 'Rival'
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The first known use of rival was in 1577
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