ARCHRIVAL Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

archrival

noun

Definition of archrival

as in competitor

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Recent Examples of archrival The team defeated archrival Mexico in the Round of 16, 2-0, before falling to Germany in the quarters, 1-0. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Beginning in 2027, die Mannschaft will be outfitted by Adidas’ archrival, Nike. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026 Plus, a fourth World Cup title would put Argentina just one behind its archrival, Brazil, for the most ever. — Sean Gregory, Time, 24 June 2026 Jaime King plays the Wilsons' archrival Heather Vandergeld. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for archrival

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Noun

The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Can community banks effectively compete with outsized competitors offering aggressive rates and new account incentives?

— Brian Reilly, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

Questions remain over how the Premier League could create competitive balance, given the vast differences in spending ability between its biggest clubs and smaller challengers.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The abundance of peep toes and funky shapes on the runway can be partly credited to a new wave of challenger brands, raising the bar for fresh, off-kilter footwear.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of challenger

Noun

Working in pairs, the contestants have only basic tools and limited food.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
After three months of mandatory surgeries, dental work, starvation, and squats, the contestants see their reflections for the first time during a dramatic onscreen reveal.

— Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestant

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