Competition
Rivalry
Synonyms: Rivalry, vying, opposition, conflict, battling, struggling, war, competitiveness, contesting, contention, feuding, fighting, strife, and keeping up with the Joneses.
Contest
Synonyms: Contest, match, round, fixture, meet, race, fight, quiz, stakes, tournament, game, heat, event, encounter, bout, prize fight, trials, and clash.
Opposition
Synonyms: Opposition, other side, field, foe, opponents, opposers, fellow contenders, corrivals, opposing side, other team, enemy, challengers, rivals, adversaries, and fellow competitors.
Example Sentences
The competition was intense this year.
She entered the art competition proudly.
Healthy competition drives innovation and improvement.
The competition will start next week.