as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
Affordability plus competitive financing will make the Kansas City housing market a top performer in 2025, according to NAR.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
And even among the biggest conferences, a gap in television revenue could cause a big competitive and economic disparity.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Patrons come from all over New England, making Connecticut a hotspot for casual and competitive players.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The convenience of self-service is expected, and augmented reality shopping experiences continue to improve and will become a competitive differentiator for certain retailers.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
And even among the biggest conferences, a gap in television revenue could cause a big competitive and economic disparity.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Patrons come from all over New England, making Connecticut a hotspot for casual and competitive players.
—Desirae Sin, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
The convenience of self-service is expected, and augmented reality shopping experiences continue to improve and will become a competitive differentiator for certain retailers.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for competitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
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Having an affordable and competing way to watch movies at home has changed some moviegoers’ habits.Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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Both militant groups are active in the region and have issued competing claims in thee past.Riaz Khan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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Instead, strategists drew on something that emerged from those focus groups: a fundamental belief in the value of diligent labor.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The housekeeping staff was diligent, and the management team had a clear emphasis on high touch unobtrusive service, all of which plus the ongoing dance party music throughout bolsters the desire of guests to return soon and frequently to repeat the experience.Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Mills asked that Neely's death have meaning, and urged that others, instead of becoming physical with someone who may be hungry, offer them food.Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes there’s live music, and the specials change daily, but there’s always a crowd of rosy-nosed cross-country skiers, fresh off the trails and hungry, clustered in a handful of tables in the middle of the gear and rental shop.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Atlanta’s aggressive defense disrupted the Knicks’ rhythm early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, the American justice system is blind to emotional blackmail and ideologically motivated reasoning.The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
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Empowered teams are more motivated, innovative, and resilient in the face of challenges.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Impact of Sibling Dynamics Having a child that is more difficult than your other children impacts the dynamic with other siblings in all kinds of ways.Gail O'Connor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
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Because that dynamic between the characters of Claressa and Jason is so specific.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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