Pretenders
Rivals and pretenders are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rivals" instead a noun "Pretenders".
Rivals
Pretenders and rivals are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretenders" instead a noun "Rivals".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The latter is especially notable since he is first introduced as merely a rake, but ends up proving himself incredibly arrogant and hostile toward the Guests as magical rivals and posturing pretenders trying to reach outside their proper station.
Source: Literature / Castle Perilous
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