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Rival

usgb/ˈraɪvl/Volume
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Market Competition

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

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Samsung is a well-known rival of Apple in the smartphone market.
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Personal Ambition

'Rival' can imply a personal drive to meet or exceed someone's achievements.

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