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Recent Examples of world-beater
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.
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Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Not world-beaters at all, but superior to what the A’s were in June.
—David O'Brien, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
The Bills have looked like world-beaters so far this season, with their most recent exhibit being a 47-10 destruction of the Jacksonville Jaguars that was so decisive that some are pondering about Trevor Lawrence's future as a starter.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is another lock as an East All-Star starter, which means Damian Lillard could find difficulty getting into the event as a starter given the Bucks — despite their 30-13 record — don’t look like world-beaters just yet
Mitchell is a wild card.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
Palmer will now be hoping to continue this progress and make the same kind of impact on the international stage for an England team that already has some promising potential world-beaters.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
None of these three opponents are expected to be world-beaters, but the physical toll of travel will add a hurdle to overcome.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
In 2021, Palou was a solid qualifier (tied for 2nd with Dixon with an average starting position of 7.4), but by no means a world-beater.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2023
Young is much more of a distributor than a world-beater, and his lackluster receiving corps can't be counted on to do him many favors.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 3 June 2023
Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Not world-beaters at all, but superior to what the A’s were in June.
—David O'Brien, The Athletic, 18 Aug. 2024
The Bills have looked like world-beaters so far this season, with their most recent exhibit being a 47-10 destruction of the Jacksonville Jaguars that was so decisive that some are pondering about Trevor Lawrence's future as a starter.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo is another lock as an East All-Star starter, which means Damian Lillard could find difficulty getting into the event as a starter given the Bucks — despite their 30-13 record — don’t look like world-beaters just yet
Mitchell is a wild card.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2024
Palmer will now be hoping to continue this progress and make the same kind of impact on the international stage for an England team that already has some promising potential world-beaters.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
None of these three opponents are expected to be world-beaters, but the physical toll of travel will add a hurdle to overcome.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2023
In 2021, Palou was a solid qualifier (tied for 2nd with Dixon with an average starting position of 7.4), but by no means a world-beater.
—Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2023
Young is much more of a distributor than a world-beater, and his lackluster receiving corps can't be counted on to do him many favors.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 3 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world-beater
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As for Covington, the ex-interim UFC champ is on the first losing skid of his career after dropping a title tilt to Leon Edwards in December 2023.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers are generally far below the two-time league scoring champ's career averages of 27.8 points on .503/.338/.827 shooting splits, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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And those dreams: To be a world champion, an Olympian.Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 24 Dec. 2024
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Minus Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Moe Wagner, how on earth did the Orlando Magic defeat the defending champion Boston Celtics 108-104? Jayson Tatum sitting out because of a non-COVID-19 illness of course played a role.Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The New York Yankees have put together quite a successful emergency backup plan after whiffing on superstar Juan Soto in free agency this winter.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The superstar’s family, band and team members and are based in Music City, not to mention her multiple LLCs are filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Be the judge of whether these lookalike contest victors deserved their title by taking a look at side-by-side pictures with nine stars.Brendan Le, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Cultural Shift In spite of this, Trump emerged as the victor.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fury was not happy with the judges in May, the former heavyweight titleholder seemed angrier with the scoring on Saturday.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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In the headlining bout, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja faces former two-time Rizin bantamweight titleholder Kai Asakura.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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In between the performances, the special included behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the Grammy winner.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Previous winners went on to complete internships at international luxury brands including Alexander McQueen, Altuzarra, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Narciso Rodriguez, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and Thom Browne.Patty Huntington, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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That would almost certainly make the Broncos no worse than the fourth-best conference titlist and in line for a first-round bye.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both boxers are multi-division world titlists, and both might be beginning to slide away from their primes.Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“World-beater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world-beater. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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