
Rival
Market Competition
Use 'rival' to discuss competition where businesses directly challenge each other.

Samsung is a well-known rival of Apple in the smartphone market.
Personal Ambition
'Rival' can imply a personal drive to meet or exceed someone's achievements.

As a runner, she saw her teammate as a friendly rival.
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AdversaryAntagonistChallengerCompetitorContenderEnemyFoeMatchOpponent
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