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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

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

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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