rival
noun
a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
rivals
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pluralof rival.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof rival (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rivalnouna person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
Example Sentences
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Kansas fans shouted their rallying cry "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk", while their rivals replied with "ASU, ASU".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
In a matter of weeks, the elite Wall Street law firm lost partners to rivals including Paul Weiss, Simpson Thacher, Sullivan & Cromwell and Cravath Swaine & Moore on both sides of the Atlantic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
It’s natural for investors to be fixated on companies that dominate their industries, but smaller rivals can often offer better value, according to Charles Lemonides, the founder of ValueWorks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
With a rapid rematch against Rangers offering the chance to move eight points clear of their city rivals after a test against European-level opposition, the next four days will at least be mood-shifting.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Once under way, he was too fast for his rivals, too fast even for strategy.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
