the competition
noun
: a person or group that one is trying to succeed against : a person or group that one is competing with
He sized up the competition looking to see who his toughest opponent would likely be.
Don't let the competition know our trade secrets.
In my opinion, this restaurant has no competition. It's so much better that all the others.
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How are the winners chosen? To participate in the competition, pet owners submit photos and profiles of their pets.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Winning the competition would mean different things to its participants.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
As workplaces transform, your ability to connect, persuade, and collaborate with others will consistently set you apart from the competition.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With a 40th Rhythmic Airplay No. 1, Drake continues to lap the competition for the most champs since the radio chart’s launch in October 1992.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 13 May 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Winning the competition would mean different things to its participants.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 May 2025
As workplaces transform, your ability to connect, persuade, and collaborate with others will consistently set you apart from the competition.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With a 40th Rhythmic Airplay No. 1, Drake continues to lap the competition for the most champs since the radio chart’s launch in October 1992.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the competition
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“The competition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20competition. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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