as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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The primary suite is a showstopper with a whopping four closets, including a walk-in wardrobe with custom shelving.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
And over on South Broadway, Adrift Tiki Bar (218 S. Broadway) has punch bowls that can serve two to four, plus a showstopper: The $150 Hono Nui Bowl that is limited to parties of six or more.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
Although the silhouette is minimal, exacting details, including bronze ribs along the seams, elevate the table beyond a simple living-room sidekick to a sculptural showstopper available in a suite of colors and finishes.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
One showstopper was an appetizer of carrots glazed with layers of salsa matcha and Salvadoran cheese, served with a pickled quail egg.
—Kayla Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
And over on South Broadway, Adrift Tiki Bar (218 S. Broadway) has punch bowls that can serve two to four, plus a showstopper: The $150 Hono Nui Bowl that is limited to parties of six or more.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024
Although the silhouette is minimal, exacting details, including bronze ribs along the seams, elevate the table beyond a simple living-room sidekick to a sculptural showstopper available in a suite of colors and finishes.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
One showstopper was an appetizer of carrots glazed with layers of salsa matcha and Salvadoran cheese, served with a pickled quail egg.
—Kayla Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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