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world-beater

noun

Definition of world-beaternext
as in champ

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Recent Examples of world-beater That said, Pickett isn’t necessarily a world-beater. — Mike Kaye updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026 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 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
  • For the fourth time in four outings 2025 state champ Lake Mary plays a Super 16 team.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Watch the reigning Super Bowl champs dominate on the defensive side.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of champ
Noun
  • Enthusiasts found a powerful champion in famed comedian and auto aficionado Jay Leno, who boasts more than 150 vehicles in his personal collection.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Panthers enter this year’s matchup as the defending Shula Bowl champions after defeating the Owls 38-28 last season in head coach Willie Simmons’ first year with the program.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of champion
Noun
  • Keith gained notoriety for his work with superstars like Beyonce, Cardi B, Drake and Travis Scott, and his death shocked the hip-hop community.
    — Deena Zaru, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During his final season with the Fighters, Wolfe’s teammate was future Los Angeles Dodger superstar Shohei Ohtani.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of superstar
Noun
  • Del Toro won by several bike lengths to become the youngest victor in the race’s history, before McNulty outsprinted Simmons for third.
    — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • To this end, bulls challenge each other for rights to cows by bluffing or by outright battles in which slashing antlers determine the victor.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of victor
Noun
  • Mission Austria, the organization that selects the Miss and Mister Austria titleholders, was among those paying tribute to Sisic on social media.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The organization awards scholarships and gives its titleholder a national platform for community service and advocacy.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of titleholder
Noun
  • The Spread, headlined and executive produced by Oscar winner Javier Bardem, hails from Ozark co-creator Bill Dubuque, Sean Sansiveri and Fifth Season, with Kingsman helmer Matthew Vaughn set to direct.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The Grammy winner’s label said the album signals a new chapter in which Miley (no last name) will honor the influence of her godmother, Dolly Parton.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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