COMPETITORS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

competitors

noun

plural of competitor

as in contestants

one who strives for the same thing as another the competitors for this prestigious science award come from the best high schools in the country

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noncompetitors

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Recent Examples of competitors Collins’s main competitors are Derek Dooley, the former head coach of the football programs at Louisiana Tech and the University of Tennessee, and Buddy Carter, another Georgia congressman. —

The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 May 2026 Viola’s reaction spotlighted growing frustration among competitors who believe the ruling body is using procedural fixes to avoid addressing biological differences in girls' sports. —

Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 Incentives aside, Boulder beat out its competitors because of the technical expertise residing at the University of Colorado and the National Institute of Standards and Technology and other federal labs, IonQ executives said. —

Aldo Svaldi, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Voters for the honors included representatives from NASCAR and its Hall of Fame, track owners, media, manufacturer reps, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote and the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, Kyle Larson. —

Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026 But Canva understands something its competitors sometimes miss. —

Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026 Simon did not cite any competitors, but Aéropostale typically squares off with emerging, teen-centric brands like Edikted, Princess Polly and Urban Outfitters. —

David Moin, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 One is, does this exit give a chance for other smaller low cost competitors to grow? —

Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Then see if our competitors have already published one. —

Vulture Editors, Vulture, 12 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for competitors

Noun

The sketch frequently ran throughout Ferrell's time as a cast member from 1995 to 2002 and often featured that week's celebrity host as one of the contestants.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The United Kingdom landed in last place among the 25 contestants in the finals.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026