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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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According to industry pros familiar with the situation, the Super Bowl champ’s crib, which includes an infinity pool, dock, vegetable patch and pickleball court, is currently valued at around $150 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Trailing for the first time in the game, the reigning back-to-back champs scored 14 unanswered points to take a double-digit point lead late in the second quarter.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers, already World Series champions and home to one of the greatest players of all time in Shohei Ohtani, have now secured arguably the most promising prospect in all of baseball.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the odds say the undisputed junior featherweight champion should have a much easier time with late replacement opponent Ye Joon Kim anyway.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This move for the Suns could hint at a potential trade for Miami Heat superstar forward Jimmy Butler, one of the best players on the trading block.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The couple sat front row alongside rapper Future and NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama at the label’s fall 2025 presentation, designed by creative director Pharrell Williams.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The bottom line Tech stocks underperformed on Monday as investors took profit on the victors of 2024 and looked for this year’s winner.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Across the last 10 years, SAG's top prize, the ensemble award, has gone to six films that went on to win Best Picture at the Oscars, including last year's victor Oppenheimer.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the evening’s co-main event, UFC women’s strawweight titleholder Zhang Weili faces Tatiana Suarez.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Construction engineer Jack Henry Hendrix, 26, popped the question to the 2023 titleholder, 25, at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, on Nov. 30.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
3 Dec. 2024
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Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The winners of this year’s awards will be unveiled on LEJA’s social media platforms on February 17, 2025.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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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 30 Jan. 2025.
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