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 When viewed against the broader micro-mobility sector, the XPress Lite represents a serious challenge to competitors like Ride1Up and Aventon. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 Many competitors balance full-time employment and family responsibilities with long-distance travel, training, and the considerable expenses associated with caring for horses and participating in rodeos. — Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Despite ownership changes, shifting fashion cycles and the rise of larger competitors, Rocket dog has always been the quintessential Southern California footwear brand. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Once a competitor moves its seasonal set earlier, the rest of the field follows to avoid losing the first wave of planners. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for competitor

Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitor

Noun

There’s something so unsettling about a game show where the contestants’ well-being is not considered, and The Tonight Show leaned into that uncanniness to great effect.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Other celebs to have been announced include Celebrity Traitors contestant Joe Lycett and the Sugababes.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

Beyond that, this hilarious, heartfelt two-hander is a strong best-picture contender, and Malkovich, who took the Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup for best actor, is also a frontrunner for his charming, slippery turn.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of contender

Noun

Matsui, 82, faces progressive challenger and Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang for the 7th Congressional District, which includes Sacramento’s downtown core, Elk Grove, Placerville and El Dorado Hills.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Republican Ryan Mackenzie will look to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Bob Brooks.

— Dan Snyder, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026