COMPETITOR Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

competitor

noun

kəm-ˈpe-tə-tər

Definition of competitor

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 How competitors were chosen for the event has drawn scrutiny. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 The on-screen commentary helps CNN vie more handily against a phalanx of digital competitors. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026 Privacy Bee’s business model includes checking every new broker site added by a competitor and, after validation, incorporating it. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a radiopharmaceutical therapy because of manufacturing issues, halting what would have been a competitor for Novartis. — Allison Deangelis, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for competitor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor

Noun

Now, is using paper towels a little lackluster compared with last year’s Abbott Elementary crossover challenge, where the contestants had to use school supplies?

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
But four contestants representing Florida, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Oregon interviewed by USA TODAY the week before the competition appeared overwhelmingly excited, if a little nervous, to convene in Ohio for the games.

— Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

One of the top contenders for the AA title, reigning Pan American floor champion Claire Pease opened her night on floor exercise.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The Indiana Fever — a habitual middle-of-the-pack franchise, 14 years removed from its only championship — have been on a hot streak on the court lately that has carried them up among the championship contenders.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of contender

Noun

The tit-for-tat brings up echoes of last year, when the rivals were locked in a blistering trade war.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Friday is here and that means all you Competitive Wordle players, playing against your friends, co-workers, rivals, enemies, or against me or the Wordle Bot, must double your points, whether positive or negative.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026