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
The key to crafting a powerful narrative is by connecting it to your business, as opposed to mimicking a dominant competitor.
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Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The root of his anger, as it was reported, stemmed from another competitor's lack of professionalism in the ring.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Sheeran ends the week at No. 3, but looks set to be a fierce competitor to Warren’s crown over the next seven days.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Additionally, competitors like the Galaxy S23 FE support faster 15W wireless charging.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lora Kratchounova, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The root of his anger, as it was reported, stemmed from another competitor's lack of professionalism in the ring.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Sheeran ends the week at No. 3, but looks set to be a fierce competitor to Warren’s crown over the next seven days.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Additionally, competitors like the Galaxy S23 FE support faster 15W wireless charging.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor
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Masked contestants in Season 13 include Honey Pot, Space Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, Boogie Woogie, Pearl, Bat, Yorkie, Stud Muffin, Nessy and Mad Scientist Monster.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of Hudson's competitors will be trans model Isabelle St. Cyr. St. Cyr will be the first openly trans contestant in the pageant's history after previously winning the local Miss Monson USA pageant in the Maine town of Monson.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Chicago Cubs have done a lot to shape their team into a postseason contender over the last few months, and, to this point, it's paid off quite well.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The fire broke out overnight after Shapiro, considered a potential presidential contender for the Democratic Party in 2028, and his family celebrated the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Unlike last year, Fox Corp. has no immediate Super Bowl broadcast to help buoy sales, and, like its media rivals, faces market uncertainties due to the Trump administration’s current efforts to levy tariffs.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The 34-year-old right-back made his Milan debut on February 2 against city rivals Inter, playing every minute of the 1-1 draw.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Competitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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