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
  • What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.
    Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of industry
Noun
  • So perhaps the podcast was both: an act of love and an act of aggression.
    Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • And the motivations and interests of the countries contributing to Russia’s military capacity vary widely.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • What is the team’s professionalism and motivation like?
    Nick Bereza, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.
    Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of determination
Noun
  • Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • The California Coastal Commission was created not by politicians but by the people of California, via a 1972 ballot initiative.
    Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of initiative
Noun
  • But the thrill of the action sequences just underscores the hollowness of the rest of the enterprise.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • If international diplomacy related to Ukraine has been both aspirational and ephemeral, assistance to the Russian defense enterprise has been all too tangible.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of enterprise
Noun
  • The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of energy
Noun
  • For companies hoping to meet CMMC 2.0 standards, this will require a level of cybersecurity diligence beyond a superficial checkbox approach.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Her diligence in completing assignments on time, paired with her willingness to offer help to her classmates, sets her apart.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of diligence
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