noun
- competitive relationships between people, groups, or organizations who are trying to achieve the same thing or be better than each other
Usage: plural form of rivalry
Examples
- The rivalries between the two schools made every game exciting.
- Business rivalries can drive innovation and better products.
- Ancient rivalries between the families lasted for generations.
- Political rivalries often dominate election campaigns.
- The team’s biggest rivalries were with their crosstown opponents.
- Sibling rivalries are common in many households.