competitiveness

noun

Definition of competitivenessnext
as in industry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
  1. industry
  2. aggression
  3. motivation
  4. determination
  5. initiative
  6. enterprise
  7. energy
  8. diligence
Noun
  • Blackman said Near Southside is an interesting submarket for Fort Worth’s hospitality industry, and there’s enough demand in the area to warrant additional hotels.
    Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Biden, 82, pushed through major pieces of legislation to unleash historic infrastructure spending, a resurgence of clean-energy factories and investments in the microchip industry to catch up to China, while also renewing ties with the country's international allies.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of industry
Noun
  • Not just because of his physicality, aggression and reading of the game but because his work on the ball will have to improve significantly during his time at City.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In his four years as secretary of state, Antony Blinken has traveled more than a million miles on the job, countering Russian aggression in Ukraine with a reinvigorated NATO alliance, and managing American interests in the ongoing turmoil across the Middle East.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • Police say Clarke has refused to speak or provide any motivation.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This storytelling reveals the leader’s motivations and principles, helping team members feel more connected to their vision and approach.
    Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The video, filmed in Nashville, Tennessee, reveals a heartwarming display of feline determination and charm.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Effective communication ensures that security is a board-level priority and is crucial for securing the necessary resources for cybersecurity initiatives.
    Dara Warn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of initiative
Noun
  • In 1872, William Still’s The Underground Railroad became one of the first major histories of the enterprise.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Jan. 2025
  • From startups to large enterprises, companies rely on the cloud to deploy workloads, scale operations and speed up their time-to-market.
    Ravi Laudya, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of enterprise
Noun
  • The energy on the carpet was palpable, if not the same in the room, which only came alive occasionally such as when Moore won.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Ethics reform advocates say a vigorous commission is crucial in a state where politics and the energy industry are intertwined.
    Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Owing mostly to the lack of diligence, Layton got a one-year suspension that began Dec. 27.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Does the selling company have sufficient financial resources to both continue operating in the ordinary course and cover its transaction expenses between the time of diligence and the anticipated closing date of the acquisition? 5.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of diligence
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