WORLD-BEATERS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

world-beaters

noun

plural of world-beater

as in champs

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losers

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Noun

But not this year, as the entire team is shut out despite being the reigning champs.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Though Georgia fans aren't thrilled with their recent lack of CFP success, the Dawgs are still reigning SEC champs and look like the favorites to win the league again in 2026, so Kirby's seat is ice cold.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of champs

Noun

China is nurturing such domestic champions to control its own technology supply chain.

— Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The video shows Porter and Watson, who are both champions in their own right after winning the NBA title in 2023 with the Nuggets, needing to check in at the front door of the venue.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of champions

Noun

The superstars came together for a viral photo inside New York New Jersey Stadium, which transformed MetLife Stadium into the site of the World Cup Final, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday, July 19.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Huge upticks in streams also allow several late superstars and long-defunct groups to reach new peaks on various rankings or make their first appearances on relatively young Billboard tallies.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of superstars

Noun

An entrepreneur, Hart is the owner of Ellen's Stardust Diner in midtown Manhattan where the former titleholders reunite every few years.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The New York Knickerbockers were not the only titleholders at this week’s ticker-tape parade.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

Definition of titleholders

Noun

The reigning championship winners moving on were Rich Fendley from Bowdon to Rockmart and Kenny Dallas from Hebron Christian to full-time pastorship.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
The category winners, along with the International Pet Photographer of the Year winner, will be announced at an awards ceremony on August 1.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of winners

Noun

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
The Eagles were state champions in 2022 and section titlists in 2023 and 2024.

— Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025

Definition of titlists

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