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Recent Examples of world-beater
The two sat down with a pad of paper, filling it with their ideas on what the best American players needed in order to develop into world-beaters, and how best to get it to them.
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James Mirtle, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Antonio Spurs As a team, the 21-24 Spurs hardly look like world-beaters right now.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Since none of the Blue Jackets, Islanders or Penguins appear to be world-beaters in the Metropolitan Division, either, perhaps the Flyers will again remain in the mix until the very end.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Not world-beaters at all, but superior to what the A’s were in June.
—David O'Brien, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
The Bills have looked like world-beaters so far this season, with their most recent exhibit being a 47-10 destruction of the Jacksonville Jaguars that was so decisive that some are pondering about Trevor Lawrence's future as a starter.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is another lock as an East All-Star starter, which means Damian Lillard could find difficulty getting into the event as a starter given the Bucks — despite their 30-13 record — don’t look like world-beaters just yet
Mitchell is a wild card.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
Palmer will now be hoping to continue this progress and make the same kind of impact on the international stage for an England team that already has some promising potential world-beaters.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
None of these three opponents are expected to be world-beaters, but the physical toll of travel will add a hurdle to overcome.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
James Mirtle, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
San Antonio Spurs As a team, the 21-24 Spurs hardly look like world-beaters right now.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Since none of the Blue Jackets, Islanders or Penguins appear to be world-beaters in the Metropolitan Division, either, perhaps the Flyers will again remain in the mix until the very end.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Not world-beaters at all, but superior to what the A’s were in June.
—David O'Brien, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
The Bills have looked like world-beaters so far this season, with their most recent exhibit being a 47-10 destruction of the Jacksonville Jaguars that was so decisive that some are pondering about Trevor Lawrence's future as a starter.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is another lock as an East All-Star starter, which means Damian Lillard could find difficulty getting into the event as a starter given the Bucks — despite their 30-13 record — don’t look like world-beaters just yet
Mitchell is a wild card.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
Palmer will now be hoping to continue this progress and make the same kind of impact on the international stage for an England team that already has some promising potential world-beaters.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
None of these three opponents are expected to be world-beaters, but the physical toll of travel will add a hurdle to overcome.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beater
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Michael Conforto and Teoscar Hernández also homered in the game as the defending World Series champs are off to a great start in 2025.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The previous 23 World Series champs failed to repeat, but few added to their arsenal like the Dodgers did with pitchers Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Following a split decision loss to future UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in April 2018, Vettori put together a five-fight unbeaten streak.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But, after his post-fight social media messages prompted some direct criticism from the new champion, Prochazka now only has eyes for a fight with Ankalaev.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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But when the team needed a basket from their superstar, Leonard came up big.—
Janis Carr,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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India have the depth of talent in every department and even barely missed injured superstar Jasprit Bumrah, who for those who don’t know is soon to be anointed the GOAT quick.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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But by the early 1880s, there was concern on the parts of both Democrats and Republicans that the victor would control a lot of workers who would serve the president, not the American people whose tax dollars paid their salaries.—
James L. Perry,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
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RuPaul has sashayed many a fabulous queen into the worldwide spotlight of drag, but none have amassed a post-show following as quickly as season 6 victor Bianca Del Rio.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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This would have made Lava Ridge the largest wind farm in the U.S. by area, beating out the 100,000-acre titleholder in Roscoe, Texas.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Tomiko was named the oldest living woman and oldest living person in August 2024 after the previous titleholder, 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera, died.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
16 Sep. 2024
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The right mix of upsets and safe picks is what separates the winners from the rest.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Illini drew the winner of the First Four game between No. 11 seeds Texas (19-15) and Xavier (21-11).—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Men’s Senior Open Doubles: Altaf Merchant/Steve Deakin repeated as titlists, having won Mesa a couple weeks ago.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rancho Bernardo—With returning state placer and Division 1 titlist Mary Snider (140) plus Division champ Maisen Vesco (145) leading the way, the Broncos qualified six wrestlers into the Masters meet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“World-beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-beater. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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