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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beaters

Noun

People want dynasties to die and for champs to become chumps.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Watch the reigning Super Bowl champs dominate on the defensive side.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of champs

Noun

The nonpartisan skepticism extends to the question of who benefited most from the overhaul, with 79% of Democrats, 74% of independents and 57% of Republicans tabbing insurers rather than consumers as the victors.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
Crucially, when Manchester City visited back in January, Manchester United were the 2-0 victors, with Fernandes getting a double-digit haul.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of victors

Noun

But in a league where elite defensive lines are either loaded with superstars or built more on a group that works well together, the Falcons’ defensive coordinator feels his unit aligns with the latter.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
These are the superstars of the whitetail world, with the numbers and longevity to support their popularity.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of superstars

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
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

Definition of titleholders

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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