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Recent Examples of world-beater
That said, Pickett isn’t necessarily a world-beater.
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Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Credit to the Trojans for taking UConn on, for bringing these world-beaters back out West to play before a crowd of 9,035 on Saturday.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 14 Dec. 2025
Mike McGlinchey did a bang-up job in warding off Raiders world-beater Maxx Crosby last week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Dec. 2025
The efforts to build a world-beater had delivered a streamlined full-size rear-wheel-drive sedan packing a brand-new 4.0-liter V8 making 242 hp, capable of pushing the car to 155 mph while also evading the federal gas guzzler tax.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
In the knee-jerk world of modern football, yesterday’s world-beaters are tomorrow’s frauds.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Of course, much changes over the course of two years, and there are some legitimate contenders who look like world-beaters.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Given an opportunity to compete in open markets, Midwest agriculture is a world-beater.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Credit to the Trojans for taking UConn on, for bringing these world-beaters back out West to play before a crowd of 9,035 on Saturday.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 14 Dec. 2025
Mike McGlinchey did a bang-up job in warding off Raiders world-beater Maxx Crosby last week.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Dec. 2025
The efforts to build a world-beater had delivered a streamlined full-size rear-wheel-drive sedan packing a brand-new 4.0-liter V8 making 242 hp, capable of pushing the car to 155 mph while also evading the federal gas guzzler tax.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
In the knee-jerk world of modern football, yesterday’s world-beaters are tomorrow’s frauds.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Of course, much changes over the course of two years, and there are some legitimate contenders who look like world-beaters.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Given an opportunity to compete in open markets, Midwest agriculture is a world-beater.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beater
Noun
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Their annual coronation as Big East champs is expected Monday night.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mater Dei Catholic;27-7;Open Division champs return six starters;1 2.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Season 42 continues on Monday with James Denison returning as champion to face two new challengers.—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The host Knights used their balanced attack and nine three-pointers to simply overwhelm defending state champion Etiwanda, 80-66.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While talking with McAfee on Tuesday, Kelce joked about taking a page from his fiancé, Taylor Swift, the superstar singer who loves giving her fans Easter egg clues.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Montana is ready for her mic check, the blonde-haired superstar's first in nearly two decades.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To effect such a total defeat, Iran would have to be occupied and administered by the victors.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Almost every major capital spending boom during the past 200 years has ended in bankruptcies, consolidations, and tears—but also wins for the victors.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When told that Montreal is now the new official Guinness titleholder, though, Pavlopoulos expressed cool indifference, pointing out that therein lies a key difference in the tale of two cities.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sir Robert Menzies turned them into a private apartment for the use of the titleholder in the 1960s.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Mar. 2026
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The 31-time Costa Rican champions and current Central America Cup titlists, which is what guaranteed them entry into this stage of the competition, scored on their first shot late in the first half.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wave general manager Camille Ashton was a versatile player for the program’s first national titlist.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“World-beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-beater. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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