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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

Example Sentences

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He looked every bit the worldbeater Sunday against Khachanov.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2021

Drape: He looked like a worldbeater winning the Santa Anita Derby to go three for three.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2021

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

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2018

"Friends, there are no more traitors here," announced the worldbeater.

From Time Magazine Archive

America still has the people and the resources to be a worldbeater.

From Time Magazine Archive

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