1. in a manner that seeks to match or surpass someone or something through imitation or rivalry
Usage: formal; derived from the adjective 'emulative'

Examples

• The young athlete trained emulatively, pushing herself to match her mentor's achievements.
• She studied the master painter's techniques emulatively, hoping to develop a similar style.
• The students worked emulatively, each trying to outperform the others on the exam.
• He approached the project emulatively, drawing inspiration from successful competitors in the field.
• The team played emulatively, striving to replicate the winning strategies of the championship squad.