world-beater

noun

Definition of world-beaternext
as in champ

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Recent Examples of world-beater Mike McGlinchey did a bang-up job in warding off Raiders world-beater Maxx Crosby last week. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Dec. 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for world-beater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beater
  1. champ
  2. champion
  3. superstar
  4. victor
  5. titleholder
  6. winner
  7. titlist
Noun
  • Outside of winning golf’s Grand Slam, repeating as Super Bowl champs is the hardest feat in sports.
    — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Others like Washington, Iowa and Illinois frequently fly under the radar as tough places to play, and home games in Bloomington are going to reach a whole new level now that the Hoosiers are defending champs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of champ
Noun
  • In one episode, Jordan brought her to his hometown for a family dinner, with an empty chair representing the estranged Super Bowl champion.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
  • In the space of 18 months, China has gone from lagging far behind the US to hosting multiple AI models that are nipping at the heels of Silicon Valley’s champions and gaining major traction among users globally.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of champion
Noun
  • At Citi Field, the música mexicana superstars were joined by 50 Cent, J Balvin, Bobby Shmurda, and more.
    — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Season 1 followed the secret romance of Ilya and Shane, two upcoming hockey superstars and fierce on-ice rivals.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of superstar
Noun
  • He was beaten rather handily by Napoleon Solo, the victor, and Iron Honor, in place, and was never a real threat to either horse.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, this theory does not stand up to much scrutiny and, in fact, suggests an even more concentrated list of victors.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of victor
Noun
  • Malcolm competed in the national competition in 2024 and was also a former Miss Jamaica Bikini International titleholder.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
  • In the headlining bout of UFC 329, McGregor faces former UFC featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in a rematch.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of titleholder
Noun
  • Tonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And with another Formula One weekend approaching, bringing precisely the international, high-spending and well-travelled customer this property was designed to attract, that decision looks to be a winner.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • The 26-time tour-level titlist beat Sinner in both of those finals, saving three championship points against the Italian in a historic clash in Paris.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of titlist

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“World-beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-beater. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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