as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
But the real showstopper is its soaring shikhara (spire), at 116 feet, which mirrors the mythical axis of the universe in Hindu cosmology.
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The crushed pineapples, pecans, and bananas are the ingredients that make this extra moist and a true showstopper.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 'Chicago' (2003) Zellweger may be the lead, but from the opening number, Zeta-Jones is the real showstopper of this criminally great musical.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
However, the true showstopper was Erivo's manicure, which featured gemstones and mix of purple and green hues.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The crushed pineapples, pecans, and bananas are the ingredients that make this extra moist and a true showstopper.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 'Chicago' (2003) Zellweger may be the lead, but from the opening number, Zeta-Jones is the real showstopper of this criminally great musical.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Working from his home studio in Auckland, Lewis relied on advanced 3D printing to create five different versions of the scene-stealing doll.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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Curated by fashion historian Karan Feder and drawn from the private collection of David Porcello and Mattel, the exhibit features more than 250 vintage dolls, life-size fashion designs, advertisements and other archival material, video interviews with the doll’s designers and more.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The bathroom is also a looker with mosaic, colorful floors.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Nature is captured with the brush and consumed, endlessly, at the looker’s leisure.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2023
Noun
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Science was always my favorite subject in school, and my interest was fueled by the beauty and complexity of Florida’s wild places.—
Megan Barkdull,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Someone who more strongly valued family and beauty might have prioritized keeping the dress because of the aesthetics and its link to a family event.—
Mary E. Dozier,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
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The filmmakers ensure that viewers similar in age to the kids on screen get an eyeful of what those robotics gatherings are like for their contestants, who arrive from all over the globe.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Overall, Printemps New York is a multifaceted, visual eyeful, where the architecture and decor might overwhelm the merchandise for some.—
David Moin,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By Samantha Riedel March 7, 2025 Wake up, babes, The Wiggles are flagging!—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the roster of holidaymakers is Rick, a greasy misanthrope played by Walton Goggins, and his significantly younger girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a fun, flirty babe whose perpetual good mood is at complete odds with her partner.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the allure of a pasta dish that’s quick, easy, and tasty was too strong to move on from.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2025
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More than just flavors, this dish embodies the resilience my grandmother taught me.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The decades-long presence of tens of thousands of U.S. troops in Europe, since the end of World War II, has also played an important deterrent role against possible adversaries that might seek to attack Europe, including Russia.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2025
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Musk has pushed for tens of thousands of federal layoffs as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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