arch-rival

Frequency: 7.917.5 per million words

A compound noun often used to mean the principal rival.

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  • In the final match, the champion faced his long-standing arch-rival.
  • The two tech giants have been arch-rivals in the smartphone market for years.
  • Throughout history, these neighboring countries have often been arch-rivals.
  • She considers her classmate an arch-rival for the top academic award.
  • The superhero finally confronted his arch-rival in an epic showdown.
  • Despite their fierce competition, the arch-rivals sometimes showed mutual respect.
  • His political arch-rival launched a scathing attack on his policies.
  • The merger was an attempt to gain an edge over their biggest arch-rival.
  • Many classic sports stories feature a hero overcoming his arch-rival.
  • The company's strategy focused on outmaneuvering its primary arch-rival.