world champion
Best on Earth
A world champion is the winner of an international competition that determines supremacy in a particular sport, game, or activity.
The title typically results from defeating competitors from multiple countries in an officially sanctioned event, such as the world champion in chess or the reigning world heavyweight boxing champion.
In casual use, people sometimes apply the term loosely to anyone considered the best at something: He thinks he's the world champion of parallel parking.
Strap securing trousers
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- titleholderOne who holds a championship
- defenderOne who guards another
- reignSovereign's time in power
reigning · defending · incumbent · holder · titlist · dethrone · stripped · undisputed
Supreme competitive title
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- eliteSuperior select group
dominance · supremacy · unrivaled · peerless · untouchable · unstoppable · formidable · peak
Global athletic contest
- ParalympicsGames for disabled athletes
- FIFAInternational soccer authority
- WBCImmune system cell
- WBAPugilism sanctioning body
ISU · ICC · international · tournament · qualifying · bracket · finals · semifinals
Public recognition, widespread
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
eminence · recognition · honor · legendary · celebrated · acclaimed · decorated · illustrious
belt
Strap securing trousers
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- titleholderOne who holds a championship
- defenderOne who guards another
reign · reigning · defending · incumbent · holder · titlist · dethrone · stripped · undisputed · lineal
grandmaster
Supreme competitive title
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
elite · dominance · supremacy · unrivaled · peerless · untouchable · unstoppable · formidable · peak · prime
Olympics
Global athletic contest
- ParalympicsGames for disabled athletes
- FIFAInternational soccer authority
- WBCImmune system cell
WBA · ISU · ICC · international · tournament · qualifying · bracket · finals · semifinals · knockout
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
distinction · eminence · recognition · honor · legendary · celebrated · acclaimed · decorated · illustrious · iconic
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
medal · trophy · record-breaking · unbeaten · dominant · conquest · winning · clinching · capturing · retaining
- celebritiesmovie stars, A-lister, pop stars, superstar, celebrity
- Sports greatnessUsain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Wayne Gretzky, Simone Biles, Serena Williams
- esports playersMVP, team captain, rookie, veteran, semi-pro
- athletesathlete, Olympian, swimmers, runner, swimmer
- boxingjab, uppercut, hook, punch, knockout
- chesscheck, pawns, knights, rooks, pawn
world championlast place
Lowest rank achieved
dead last · loser · also-ran · cellar dweller · winless
world championclub champion
Winner of member competition
regional champion · state champion · unranked · nobody · national champion
world championnobody
Inconsequential person
unknown · amateur · journeyman · weekend warrior · hobbyist
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