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having or marked by a strong desire to win or be better than others
I am admittedly competitive when it comes to board games.
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Recent Examples of competitive
This is mainly due to intensified competitive pressure and rising inflation.
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 30 July 2025
At the same time, Kempner notes that these personality traits—brilliant, competitive, overachieving—were almost always used to describe men.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
High-performing hospitals often pay close attention to their U.S. News & World Report rankings, touting their performance in advertising aimed at attracting more patients in the competitive Chicago area health care market.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The coast-to-coast combination could force the other two major freight railroads, Burlington Northen Sante Fe, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, and CSX Corp., to also merge to stay competitive, leaving the nation with two major freight railroads moving goods east-to-west.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 30 July 2025
At the same time, Kempner notes that these personality traits—brilliant, competitive, overachieving—were almost always used to describe men.
—Tom Zeller Jr.
july 30, Literary Hub, 30 July 2025
High-performing hospitals often pay close attention to their U.S. News & World Report rankings, touting their performance in advertising aimed at attracting more patients in the competitive Chicago area health care market.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The coast-to-coast combination could force the other two major freight railroads, Burlington Northen Sante Fe, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, and CSX Corp., to also merge to stay competitive, leaving the nation with two major freight railroads moving goods east-to-west.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitive
Adjective
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Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
24 July 2025
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Though talks are scheduled, mutual distrust and competing demands continue to cloud the path to any lasting agreement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The 12-year-old gets the award for most diligent gardener.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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But this doesn’t look like a diligent, open-minded search for the truth.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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But the scene also looms large for young Ruth: Maria’s earrings represent the mysterious world of adults, one that Ruth is hungry to learn more about.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Milwaukee Brewers fans are hungry for a 12th consecutive victory -- and a free George Webb’s burger.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Chantel’s aggressive, no-nonsense delivery clashed with Jackie’s passive-deflective tone, turning what could’ve been a breakthrough into yet another blow-up.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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Being too aggressive with your use of ice can damage your skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
22 July 2025
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The latter were clearly correct and were wise to ignore the hyperbolic predictions of politically motivated pundits.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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These students can be bright and motivated and make a meaningful contribution to an organization.—
Leslye Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Both are Aquarians, which had fans curious about how that dynamic works behind closed doors.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 July 2025
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The same dynamic plays out in boardrooms where executives protect their analytical reputation instead of building strategic influence.—
John Kania,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Competitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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