as in contestant
one who strives for the same thing as another two universities that are long-standing corrivals for the title of best in the nation

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Noun
  • Four top contestants will advance to the four-game (two-episode) semifinals.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Six contestants were eliminated during The Voice Season 27 Playoffs on Monday night (April 28), as Team Adam and Team Kelsea faced off in a night filled with standout performances, tough decisions, and no second chances.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While lawmakers scrutinize TikTok’s Chinese ownership and explore potential bans, competitors see a window of opportunity.
    Lisa Setyon, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
  • American Airlines saw the biggest dip in overall satisfaction among its competitors, sliding 8% to 73 from 79 the year prior, according to the ACSI survey.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In his 10 years as a presidential contender Donald Trump has always benefited politically by attacking immigrants, winning support for his promises of a hardline border crackdown.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum $143 NORDSTROM West stands by Chanel’s latest fragrance as a top contender for summer.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • So far, none of Aetna’s rivals have hinted at plans to exit Obamacare or pull back from markets where the currently sell plans.
    Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Brisbane and Sydney, Australia CNN — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second term in office in a disastrous night for his conservative rivals, as voters chose stability over change against a backdrop of global turmoil inflicted by US President Donald Trump.
    Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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“Corrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrival. Accessed 10 May. 2025.

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