world-beater

noun

Definition of world-beaternext
as in champ

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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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beater
  1. champ
  2. champion
  3. superstar
  4. victor
  5. titleholder
  6. winner
  7. titlist
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of champ
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of champion
Noun
  • 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
  • But when the team needed a basket from their superstar, Leonard came up big.
    — Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of superstar
Noun
  • Haymitch Abernathy, Katniss’ hardened but loveable mentor, is the victor of these games.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The winner will meet the victor of the Mexico-Canada contest on Sunday, March 23.
    — Michael Lewis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of victor
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of titleholder
Noun
  • The winner will play No. 6 Ole Miss on Friday in the first round.
    — Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The right mix of upsets and safe picks is what separates the winners from the rest.
    — Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of winner
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of titlist

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