as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
The showstopper got fans talking as Brady, who played in the NFL for 23 seasons, hit the field for Super Bowl LIX, on Sunday, February 9, and then made his way to the Fox Sports announcer booth.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Undeniably audacious in its plotting and conceit, Jacques Audiard’s musical about the wild odyssey of a transgender cartel boss in Mexico goes to places most movies wouldn’t dare, including a showstopper set during a transition surgery.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The Dominicana is a gorgeous drink, a showstopper, directionally similar to the White Russian but a different experience altogether.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The final jump is generally the most explosive, meaning it must be landed well to create a real showstopper that – hopefully – leaves the judges with a good last impression of the run.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Undeniably audacious in its plotting and conceit, Jacques Audiard’s musical about the wild odyssey of a transgender cartel boss in Mexico goes to places most movies wouldn’t dare, including a showstopper set during a transition surgery.
—Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The Dominicana is a gorgeous drink, a showstopper, directionally similar to the White Russian but a different experience altogether.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
The final jump is generally the most explosive, meaning it must be landed well to create a real showstopper that – hopefully – leaves the judges with a good last impression of the run.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Vigil and other women will receive dolls created by students in Manuel Jara Elementary School David Orona’s art class to represent the women’s strengths on April 5 at the Northside Community Center.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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Did a kid eat a battery somewhere and now I'm forced to use a power drill to disassemble a $10 talking Frozen doll?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 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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There’s no indication of what the story might focus on, but the beauty of Zelda is that, for the most part, each game tells its own story separate from a hard continuity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the semi-permanent beauty segment continues expanding, with similar concepts emerging in hair color, nail art, and makeup, INKED by Dani shows how zeroing in on one thing — and doing it well — can build a solid business when paired with continuous innovation and authentic artistic vision.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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With 74 seconds remaining, Morrow made a layup off a dish from Flau’jae Johnson to cut the lead to seven.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sprinkle mixture evenly over pineapple mixture in baking dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No peace or strength One lie that Trump has chosen to assail Canada is that the country is a kingpin in the fentanyl trade that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year.—
Andreas Kluth,
The Mercury News,
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 5 Apr. 2025.
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