World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
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This tournament is the World Series of poker.
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Later in the year, an ‘80s-era sign from the historic Binion’s Horseshoe, where the World Series of Poker was born, will have its moment in the sun.
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Outings like Tuesday are what Dodgers fans have come to expect from an ace — a title he’s earned after his commanding performance in the 2025 World Series.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Robinson may not have played at Dodger Stadium, but make no mistake, his influence is as much a part of one of baseball’s most storied ballparks as the World Series trophies and the sweeping views of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
For now, after back-to-back World Series championships, the Dodgers have left even the Lakers far behind in popularity, and every other team in town even further behind.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Outings like Tuesday are what Dodgers fans have come to expect from an ace — a title he’s earned after his commanding performance in the 2025 World Series.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Jackie Robinson may not have played at Dodger Stadium, but make no mistake, his influence is as much a part of one of baseball’s most storied ballparks as the World Series trophies and the sweeping views of the Sierra Madre mountain range.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
For now, after back-to-back World Series championships, the Dodgers have left even the Lakers far behind in popularity, and every other team in town even further behind.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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