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Recent Examples of competitiveness
His competitiveness and support for the group.
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
America’s competitiveness should come from productivity and logistics, not depreciation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
City leaders have unanimously backed the expansion, describing it as a critical investment in Austin’s tourism economy and long-term competitiveness as a convention destination.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
All of this has accelerated our reduction in competitiveness and productivity.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
What follows are some of their stories about the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and the masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Human capital became the foundation of competitiveness.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
And obviously being close to him, that kind of adds to the competitiveness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd described Flagg’s competitiveness after the game and made a significant prediction for the rising NBA star.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
America’s competitiveness should come from productivity and logistics, not depreciation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
City leaders have unanimously backed the expansion, describing it as a critical investment in Austin’s tourism economy and long-term competitiveness as a convention destination.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
All of this has accelerated our reduction in competitiveness and productivity.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
What follows are some of their stories about the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and the masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Human capital became the foundation of competitiveness.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
And obviously being close to him, that kind of adds to the competitiveness.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd described Flagg’s competitiveness after the game and made a significant prediction for the rising NBA star.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitiveness
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Whether Silicon Valley’s early embrace becomes an asset or a liability may depend on how voters interpret the flood of tech money — as proof of confidence in a pragmatic mayor or as a sign that the industry is trying to shape the state’s political future.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Laboureau and Pizzi met in Argentina nearly 17 years ago, with Laboureau working in fashion and Pizzi in the events industry.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Armia, also signed over the summer, has been as advertised, bringing aggression, energy and a serious threat to score shorthanded.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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With Russia and Belarus officially banned, and the games taking place in Europe, there will likely be significant diplomatic attention on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.—
Samuel Sanders,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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In any case, despite the motivations behind it the mutiny in the studio turned into a party.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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While seeking a limerent object is a good case study in unconscious motivation, perhaps the best modern example of this phenomenon in practice is the cell phone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her determination, her grit, her willingness to get her hands dirty, really shows on the screen.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The 2009 Environmental Protection Agency endangerment finding was a determination that pollutants from developing and burning fossil fuels, such as methane and carbon dioxide, can be regulated under the Clean Air Act.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond direct employment, Meta is launching a Boone County-wide workforce development initiative through the Boone County Career Collaborative.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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His work included electrification programs for major automakers and large-scale advanced-safety initiatives involving radar and camera systems — technologies that today play an important role in shaping driver-assistance features.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Google offers client-side encryption for some services, primarily in enterprise environments, where encryption keys remain under the customer's control.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rival OpenAI is now hiring hundreds of new staffers to boost its enterprise sales, The Information reported.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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About 45 local organizations have been selected for the diligence review, and the RSF Women’s Fund is expected to grant over $500,000 to worthy projects addressing health and social services.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That diligence paid off, and on Main Street, businesses were quickly up and running, providing us with resources and sustenance.—
Erin Austen Abbott,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Competitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competitiveness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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