What is another word for competitors?

Pronunciation: [kəmpˈɛtɪtəz] (IPA)

There are various synonyms that can be used interchangeably for the word "competitors" such as rivals, opponents, contenders, antagonists, challengers, adversaries, foes, and combatants. All of these synonyms give an idea of competing or contending with someone to win or achieve a certain goal or objective. Each of these synonyms portrays a different level of competition. For instance, rivals suggest that two parties are evenly matched, whereas opponents imply a more aggressive and determined competition. Similarly, the word contenders depicts a sense of fighting for a title or championship, while adversaries imply a bitter or hostile rivalry. Ultimately, choosing the right synonym depends on the context and nature of competition being described.

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Usage examples for Competitors

Even the jealousy of rival competitors for business or for place may be measured by the desire of each for that which the other would engross.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
This theory manifestly makes the justice of the distribution effected by free competition to depend on the false assumption of the natural equality of the competitors, and therefore as manifestly implies that unless men are equal in talents and opportunities, the system of unlimited freedom may produce a distribution that is seriously unjust.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
He had discovered somehow that men who would pay for nothing else would pay for being referred to as citizens of rare accomplishments, and as gentlemen whose business ability was such that their competitors were constantly howling in rage; and it became necessary to use this knowledge to obtain the bare necessities of life.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe

Famous quotes with Competitors

  • Second, we have to make the most of the strengths we have, the amenities that many of our competitors cannot replicate. But again, those advantages won't mean much if we don't do a great job with the basics of our business.
    Gerard Arpey
  • We have, unlike many of our competitors, continued to meet our various financial obligations.
    Gerard Arpey
  • By overhauling current rules and speeding the entry of competitors in the market, we encourage competition and provide our constituents with new choices and cheaper bills.
    Melissa Bean
  • And so if your competitors aren't growing, if there isn't a competitive reason to grow, and you want focus and discipline to add customers to existing stores, you adjust your strategy.
    Jim Cantalupo
  • The mutual fund industry provided the money for Intel and Motorola and Hewlett-Packard to crush the competitors.
    Jim Cramer

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