Synonyms of rivalries

rivalries

noun

plural of rivalry

as in battles

an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another

a healthy rivalry in sports between the two schools

Synonyms & Similar Words

• battles
• conflicts
• struggles
• duels
• confrontations
• competitions
• contentions
• wars
• contests
• matches
• warfares
• clashes
• strifes
• dogfights
• showdowns
• tugs-of-war
• ball games
• combats
• sweepstakes
• disputes
• debates
• face-offs
• grapples
• quarrels
• disputations
• frictions
• collisions
• disagreements
• discords
• controversies
• arguments
• nail-biters
• horse races
• dissensions
• wrangles
• rows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• harmonies
• concords
• peaces

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rivalries

Because the Zoroastrian group in India has stood outside the principal religious rivalries between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, Lenny’s household initially offers an unaligned vantage on the city’s disintegration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

The 'Stans want to maximize trade and stay out of geopolitical rivalries. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Goodall has become the dominant force in ring building in the UK, working for almost every conceivable promoter — unusual in itself given this is a sport built on such fierce sporting and commercial rivalries. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Jurors also heard testimony from investigators and gang experts about the rivalries, alliances and subgroups that make up Sacramento’s street gang landscape. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Valeri, who began playing at age 4 in his Buenos Aires suburb, said the futbol passion and aptitude run deep in a country where community pride infuses youth-club rivalries and street soccer prevails in many neighborhoods. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

As the title suggests, the book focuses on Odysseus’ wife Penelope and the slave girls who contend with the suitors while awaiting Odysseus’ return in a misogynistic world where the women are often casualties of the rivalries of men. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026

Florida school sports are often defined in terms of wins, championships and rivalries. — Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

With these budding rivalries on the schedule on top of the six AFC East matchups, the Dolphins will have a lot to play for in 2026. — Miami Herald, 16 July 2026