all-world
adjective
US
: among the best, most talented, or most impressive in the world
an all-world tennis player
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That would have eclipsed the $12.6 million average annual value being paid to Avs teammate Nathan MacKinnon by a wide margin and left the club in an impossible spot with all-world defenseman Cale Makar in need of his own extension by 2027.
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Cease would cover up a lot of holes with his durability, not to mention his all-world stuff.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Penta put on a luchador showcase alongside all-world dance partner Chad Gable and the fans ate it up.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Georgia offense really has missed the game-changing ability of all-world tight end Brock Bowers and the talent of wideout Ladd McConkey.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Green Bay did a respectable job against all-world wideout Justin Jefferson (8 catches, 92 yards), but Jalen Nailor (5-81-1), Jordan Addison (6-69-1) and T.J. Hockenson (5-68-0) all hurt Green Bay throughout.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Early Thursday during a red zone period, Darnold placed a ball perfectly between two defenders to all-world receiver Justin Jefferson.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Among the players that could be moved are all-world defensive end Myles Garrett, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
By the numbers: The Dodgers offense, anchored by all-world outfielder Shohei Ohtani, hit the third-most doubles and home runs and had the best OPS at .781.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Cease would cover up a lot of holes with his durability, not to mention his all-world stuff.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Penta put on a luchador showcase alongside all-world dance partner Chad Gable and the fans ate it up.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Georgia offense really has missed the game-changing ability of all-world tight end Brock Bowers and the talent of wideout Ladd McConkey.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Green Bay did a respectable job against all-world wideout Justin Jefferson (8 catches, 92 yards), but Jalen Nailor (5-81-1), Jordan Addison (6-69-1) and T.J. Hockenson (5-68-0) all hurt Green Bay throughout.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Early Thursday during a red zone period, Darnold placed a ball perfectly between two defenders to all-world receiver Justin Jefferson.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Among the players that could be moved are all-world defensive end Myles Garrett, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time first-team All-Pro.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
By the numbers: The Dodgers offense, anchored by all-world outfielder Shohei Ohtani, hit the third-most doubles and home runs and had the best OPS at .781.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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“All-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-world. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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