rivalrous

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Recent Examples of rivalrous The translation into Hindi inevitably fails; instead, two fabulously different, almost rivalrous texts sit next to each other. James Wood, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 The fan-favorite wrestling drama that paired Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig as rivalrous bros went peering off a cliff less than two months ago before its unceremonious cancellation. Starz Turns Heels, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2023 The rivalrous power dynamic between Jones and frontman Jagger is captured in brilliant subtlety in the glances between them during an impromptu interview. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2023 A little more than a year ago, Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari and Louisville men’s basketball coach Chris Mack were publicly exchanging rivalrous barbs ahead of the 2020-21 season, a season which saw the Cardinals defeat the Wildcats. Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for rivalrous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivalrous
Adjective
  • In Marvel’s Ironheart, the world of technology collides with the supernatural, creating a fresh, dynamic chapter in the MCU.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • Amazon $399 Bose $400 Best Buy The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Considering the short window between series, MLB obviously would need to have this all planned out — from both a logistical and competitive perspective — well ahead of time.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • But, the spirit of competitive excellence from his team has fueled an unquenchable thirst .
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • After its 2023 merger with rival Total Access Communications, True is now the country’s largest mobile operator with nearly 49 million subscribers.
    Phisanu Phromchanya, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Those restrictions were secured by rival malls when commissioners approved the development plan in 2018.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
  • Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans—many of whom stayed for the postgame fireworks.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • But that doesn't diminish the emotional payoff of watching its determined hero tackle (no pun intended) one obstacle after another.
    Sophie van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025
  • Surely, a determined Indiana student who wants to attend his or her state university should be able to study German, art history or dance, somewhere; if not in Bloomington, then where else in Indiana?
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025

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“Rivalrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivalrous. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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