Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "arch rival" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to refer to a person, organization, or thing that is strongly opposed to another, typically due to a history of competition between the two. For example, "Microsoft and Apple have long been arch rivals in the tech industry."
Dictionary
arch rival
noun
Alternative form of archrival
Exact(24)
Raphael, on the other hand, was an arch rival).
The Saudis claim the Houthis are puppets of its arch rival, Shia Iran.
The takeover was later done after a bitter battle against arch rival 888.
His main adversary Justin Gatlin, his arch rival, was not given a name-check.
Former Asda boss Allan Leighton, for a long time an arch rival, also paid tribute.
Mr. Yang then made an advertising deal with its arch rival Google.
Similar(36)
Many assume the ultimate target of this modification to be India, the arch rival of Pakistan since 1947.
At this point, with its once-arch rival gone, Best Buy is fighting the Internet.
Which included taking a swipe at his arch-rival.
Of course, the Seahawks aren't the arch-rival Vikings.
Ford is collaborating with its Detroit arch-rival, GM, on high-efficiency gearboxes.
More suggestions(2)
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com