ARCHRIVALS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

archrivals

noun

plural of archrival

as in competitors

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noncompetitors

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Noun

Erik Shirai cinematically captures the spectacle of strength that is the world of professional sumo wrestling, and shines a rare spotlight on the secrecy of the sport and its formidable competitors.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The fifth-highest payroll, the Toronto Blue Jays – seen as serious competitors for the AL East title – saw their season end before October.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Vang, 41, is one of several younger and progressive challengers seeking to oust longtime incumbents across the country.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Starkey is one of several successful challengers to Republican state senators who voted against Indiana’s mid-census redistricting attempt.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of challengers

Noun

In the race to build the most capable AI, the perception of which lab is ahead can change several times in a few months, as each major release gives rivals a new standard to meet.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Tim Berners-Lee helped put the web into the public domain and later founded the World Wide Web Consortium, where rivals could agree on standards.

— Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of rivals

Noun

While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
In the long-running web series, hosts interview everyday consumers on the street and then negotiate massive product discounts directly with company bosses, securing bargains for contestants.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestants

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