all-world
adjective
US
: among the best, most talented, or most impressive in the world
an all-world tennis player
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Diop found separation behind all-world defender Virgil van Dijk and headed Chemsdine Talbi's perfect cross into the goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
San Diego Padres The Padres rank last in the majors in runs per game, and that lackluster offense is actively undermining an all-world bullpen that ranks as one of the best units in baseball.
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Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Just as importantly, Towns, who was never known for his defense, doggedly disrupted all-world Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the Finals.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Trick Williams made his all-world entrance alongside Lil Yachty.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
Yes, the Rockets have Durant, an all-world scorer who has a career worth of highlight moments under the bright lights.
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Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Acuña helped Venezuela win the World Baseball Classic earlier this week, an achievement the all-world outfielder considers the greatest of his illustrious career.
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Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
San Diego Padres The Padres rank last in the majors in runs per game, and that lackluster offense is actively undermining an all-world bullpen that ranks as one of the best units in baseball.
—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Just as importantly, Towns, who was never known for his defense, doggedly disrupted all-world Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during the Finals.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Trick Williams made his all-world entrance alongside Lil Yachty.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
By now, Kerr is plenty familiar with the give-and-take that comes with coaching all-world players like Green and Steph Curry.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
Yes, the Rockets have Durant, an all-world scorer who has a career worth of highlight moments under the bright lights.
—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Acuña helped Venezuela win the World Baseball Classic earlier this week, an achievement the all-world outfielder considers the greatest of his illustrious career.
—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“All-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-world. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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