as in competing
having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of competitive
Zon is emphatic that geographic inclusivity is not just a cultural principle but a competitive one.
—
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Terry Clark, the new CEO of the PGA of America, was asked earlier this week about staying competitive with the other majors while being fiscally responsible.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
These are primarily to allow third-party manufactuers to interface with Apple’s proprietary technology, which the EU see as anti-competitive due to Apple’s market share.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In addition to the QB storylines, this Week 1 kickoff has established competitive edge.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for competitive
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Terry Clark, the new CEO of the PGA of America, was asked earlier this week about staying competitive with the other majors while being fiscally responsible.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
These are primarily to allow third-party manufactuers to interface with Apple’s proprietary technology, which the EU see as anti-competitive due to Apple’s market share.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
In addition to the QB storylines, this Week 1 kickoff has established competitive edge.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for competitive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
-
From the non-competing tier, there’s a few teams who absolutely spent in the 2026 draft, no shade here.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
-
Establishing an entirely new and competing agency is merely the pursuit of a bureaucratic gravy train, and providing it with incentives to abuse power in order to boost its own coffers is an invitation to tyranny.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
-
In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
-
If these Asian dumplings rock, hungry Idahoans will pounce.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
15 May 2026
-
Best Buy might have fed the gaming streets the news its been hungry for since 2025.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
-
Gone was the meek servant child, replaced by a confident woman who remained composed during aggressive cross-examination.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
-
The new reality finds those legacy players, with the single exception of Disney, playing defense as tech’s flywheel spins faster, and their pursuit of TV ad dollars becomes even more aggressive.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
Adjective
-
Healthy protective lies are typically temporary and emotionally motivated rather than self-serving.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
-
Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
-
Certainly, the images themselves are striking and dramatic, defined by strong shadows and a dynamic sensibility, with bodies constantly in motion.—
Amy Reyes,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
-
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
