rivals

NOUN

person who opposes in competition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversary challenger competition competitor contender opponent peer

STRONG

antagonist bandit buddy contestant emulator entrant equal equivalent match

WEAK

opposite number

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ally helper

STRONG

difference

WEAK

associate cohort companion

VERB

oppose; be a match for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emulate equal resemble

STRONG

amount approach approximate compete contend contest correspond match meet near partake tie touch

WEAK

bear comparison with come near to come up to compare with go after go for jockey for position measure up to rivalize scramble for seek to displace vie with

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect give up leave

WEAK

aid assist cooperate help support

Example Sentences

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Cooper, known for her best-selling romps including Rivals and Riders, died in October aged 88, while Kinsella and Trollope both died in December.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Rivals like CVS Health’s Aetna and Cigna Group have also made moves to ease these types of reviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Rivals brands including Asics, Saucony, Hoka, Brooks, and New Balance were also sported by many of Sunday's marathon competitors.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Rivals Exxon and Chevron did big deals around that time that were more conservatively financed for stock only.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Rivals, maybe, but how could that be, if Eric is a leader and Four is not?

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth