Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

competitor

[kuhm-pet-i-ter] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"Stan's had an incredible career. The competitor he is on court, talent, strength, power, precision - he had it all," said the 39-year-old Serb, who practised with Wawrinka in Basel.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The results and guidance come as T-Mobile and the other leading wireless carriers contend with a potential new competitor in SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

It soon distinguished itself as a top-of-line competitor in aircraft aerobatics because of its impressive ability to execute daring rolls, spins, loops and dives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Aircraft deliveries are important for Airbus and its main competitor Boeing as they get paid the majority of the agreed price when planes are hand over.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Nearing the finish line for the penultimate time, Louie fixed his eyes on the gleaming head of the pomaded competitor, who was many runners ahead.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

But in recent years, its leading position in the business of bankruptcy has been overtaken by larger competitors and an industrywide shift toward restructurings driven by private-equity-owned companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

But I am getting older and the competitors are getting younger.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

More than a decade of planning and a lifetime of training for competitors align during the once-in-a-generation sporting event.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Anthropic also acknowledges it is holding itself back: its safety measures "could slow our capability gains relative to competitors that do not adopt similar constraints."

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

“So, Haymitch, what do you think of the Games having one hundred percent more competitors than usual?” asks Caesar.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


Vocabulary lists containing competitor

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training