as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another
the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country
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Recent Examples of competitor
While Cava still has an awareness gap compared with competitors, Ivankoe said the company is working on differentiating its loyalty program.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that companies putting talent at the heart of their business strategy achieve higher total shareholder returns than their competitors.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The company competes directly with other digital health startups like Sword Health, but Hinge Health is about four times larger than is closet competitor, the person said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that companies putting talent at the heart of their business strategy achieve higher total shareholder returns than their competitors.
—Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Plus, the restaurant category notoriously lacks brand loyalty — customers are just as happy to try out a competitor with a better deal or an enticing new menu option if their go-to restaurant’s options feel stale.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
The company competes directly with other digital health startups like Sword Health, but Hinge Health is about four times larger than is closet competitor, the person said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
Noun
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Fatone has also had a reality TV run himself as a contestant — on the Food Network's Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and, of course, Dancing with the Stars.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The highly quotable rocker — who asked contestants not to accept his rose, but to stay there and continue to rock his world — was more earnest and, therefore, more entertaining than The Bachelor.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Four Seasons joins a host of potential Emmy Award contenders premiering in the final weeks of the 2024-25 eligibility period, which ends May 31.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mastro first emerged as a contender in Adams’ administration when Adams nominated him last year to become the city government’s corporation counsel.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Then delivered a sight needing a moment to digest: Bennett celebrating the game-winner with his one-time rival.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Grapevine advances to face Argyle, a District 6-5A rival that won the district title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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