rivalrous

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Recent Examples of rivalrous The translation into Hindi inevitably fails; instead, two fabulously different, almost rivalrous texts sit next to each other. James Wood, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 The fan-favorite wrestling drama that paired Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig as rivalrous bros went peering off a cliff less than two months ago before its unceremonious cancellation. Starz Turns Heels, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2023 The rivalrous power dynamic between Jones and frontman Jagger is captured in brilliant subtlety in the glances between them during an impromptu interview. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2023 A little more than a year ago, Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari and Louisville men’s basketball coach Chris Mack were publicly exchanging rivalrous barbs ahead of the 2020-21 season, a season which saw the Cardinals defeat the Wildcats. Hayes Gardner, The Courier-Journal, 28 Jan. 2022 See All Example Sentences for rivalrous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivalrous
Adjective
  • From the initial spark of motivation to the sustained excellence of high performance, positive reinforcement creates a pathway to success that is both dynamic and enduring.
    Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Impressions of the week: A very dynamic week with a lot of shows, presentations, trade shows and showrooms with worldwide talents, from ready-to-wear to accessories.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But considering that many global citizens remain unbanked or underbanked, this technology could be more complementary than competitive with traditional banking in the medium term.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The Islanders have enough solid forwards to be competitive without adding in the offseason.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Madrid was considered to have pulled off a major coup when beating bitter rival FC Barcelona to Arda Guler by paying more than his Fenerbahce release clause.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Vonn took the super-combined and downhill titles the previous two days. 2014 — The Clippers rout the rival Lakers 142-94.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But the guard has pushed through and is determined to help Phoenix make a last-ditch effort for a playoff run.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
  • At a time when women were not allowed to wrestle professionally, this dream seems far-fetched, but Burke is determined to succeed.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Rivalrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivalrous. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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