worldbeater

American

[wurld-bee-ter] / ˈwɜrldˌbi tər /

Or world-beater

noun

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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Brooksby, the last American singles player left in the tournament, certainly looked like a worldbeater for a set and a half on Monday night.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2021

He looked every bit the worldbeater Sunday against Khachanov.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 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

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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