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worldbeater

American  
[wurld-bee-ter] / ˈwɜrldˌbi tər /
Or world-beater

noun

  1. a person or thing that surpasses all others of like kind, as in quality, ability, or endurance.


Etymology

Origin of worldbeater

First recorded in 1885–90; world + beater

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A heavier representation by tech stocks and exposure to new industries has made South Korea’s index a worldbeater in 2026 while Canada has a greater representation by traditional industries like banking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

On Sunday, the Cowboys lost to the Washington Football Team, hardly a worldbeater, by the dispiriting score of 25-3.

From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2020

Speaking over the phone from his home in Brisbane, Corones is a reluctant worldbeater.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2018

JD He looked like a worldbeater in winning the Peter Pan.

From New York Times ● Jun. 5, 2014

Over the past five years, L'Oreal bought two of them, SoftSheen and Carson, and integrated them into a single entity that the company sees as a worldbeater.

From Time Magazine Archive

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