world-beaters

Definition of world-beatersnext
plural of world-beater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beaters
Noun
  • So is Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders for the Thunder, defending champs.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Crosby followed Saturday’s two-point performance by producing a goal and two assists as the Penguins had little trouble in disposing of the exhausted and wounded defending champs in a 5-2 victory on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The semifinals also serve as individual finals, with the national champions being determined in the all-around and on all four events after the two semifinal sessions on Thursday.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Steve Kerr compared the win to the Warriors’ heyday as champions, as Curry’s offensive brilliance, Green’s shutdown defense and some timely shooting from Al Horford took Golden State over the top.
    Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Seems to me like yet another history written by the victors.
    Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
  • And though Russia is playing only a tangential role in the crisis there, Moscow could emerge as one of the victors of war.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Others including Skrillex, Odesza, Rüfüs du Sol and Billie Eilish are among the superstars who have popped in for surprise sets, cementing the stage’s legacy within Coachella’s lore.
    Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In that moment, the trio of ex-Grandview superstars — Lauren Betts, her younger sister Sienna Betts and UCLA assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere — soaked in the Bruins’ run to the national championship after asserting the potency of Colorado women’s basketball in primetime.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Building a solid clientele across Asia and a handful of placements at high profile events such as the Festival de Cannes or on Miss Universe titleholders saw the brand grow to a team of 70.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The titleholders participated in a hands-on experience, including CPR practice and suiting up in firefighter gear.
    Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Filmmakers have used the Civil War as a setting for many decades now, inspiring stories of epic military battles, romantic melodramas, and even satires, from sweeping Best Picture winners like Gone With the Wind (1939) to revisionist Westerns like Django Unchained (2012).
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
  • There are no winners in wildfire; however, the Court's decision supports PacifiCorp's longstanding belief that this process was prejudicial and not appropriate for managing wildfire litigation.
    Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“World-beaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-beaters. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster