Synonyms of rivaled

rivaled

verb

variants or rivalled

past tense of rival

as in competed

to engage in a contest

two longtime friends who have rivaled for the same things at every stage of their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competed
• contended
• raced
• fought
• battled
• vied
• played
• challenged
• faced off
• maneuvered
• engaged
• worked
• jostled
• went out
• tried out
• jockeyed
• trained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rivaled

Its beauty is only rivalled by the bubbling powder-blue domes of nearby Süleymaniye Mosque, constructed by Mimar Sinan, a contemporary of Michelangelo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

His uncomfortably close relationship with his mother is rivaled only by his uncomfortably intimate relationship with his mother’s rival, Lucille Austero (Liza Minnelli). — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Dua Lipa’s taste in books is rivaled only by her penchants for some very fabulous fashions. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

That's a far cry from the big midterms that have at times rivaled presidential elections for responding to the mood of the times and rearranging the landscape. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

And there’s the beloved Xbox 360 console of the mid-2000s, which at its peak rivaled Sony’s PlayStation in sales, and on which a generation of young gamers—including this writer—cut their teeth. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

The great outdoors The outdoor space of Crawford’s Brentwood home rivaled its tasteful interior. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

And with a cultural status in 1960 that rivaled that of Oprah Winfrey’s today, Hughes’ endorsement of Simone’s talent as a singer, performer and pianist carried exceptional weight. — Jason Miller, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

The rivers of people who crammed central Paris and their joyful enthusiasm rivaled other communal but nonreligious moments of celebration that marked France in recent decades. — CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026