as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
This showstopper is made with buttermilk, flaked coconut, and a nutty cream cheese frosting.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
To circumvent this potential Mars landing showstopper, Zubrin says, SpaceX could instead dispatch a flotilla led by one colossal Starship accompanied by a retinue of smaller Starboats.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
These are professionals at work here, and yet the staging of virtually every kinetic showstopper feels haphazard at best.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
To circumvent this potential Mars landing showstopper, Zubrin says, SpaceX could instead dispatch a flotilla led by one colossal Starship accompanied by a retinue of smaller Starboats.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
These are professionals at work here, and yet the staging of virtually every kinetic showstopper feels haphazard at best.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
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.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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One of those promotions – bobbleheads of the stars – has become so popular that prices rise and fans line up for hours hoping to get inside before the supply of dolls disappears.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Television The creators of ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ on remaking America’s doll just before #MeToo April 27, 2018 Nevins took a look at NFL players at the end of their careers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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David Hockney is a good looker.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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New battery technology aside, the keyboard is quite a looker.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 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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Wedding in the Tuscan Hills Was All About Food and Family By Shelby Wax The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Eucerin's Radiant Tone Collection, Hale's top beauty tips are nothing if not practical.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Apr. 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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Fortunately, more and more brands are catering to busty babes with super supportive and stylish bras that lift and flatter without compromising comfort.—
Andrea Jordan,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the immortal words of Chappell Roan, good luck, babe!—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My favorite dish: a local scallop, beautifully served in its own shell, with horseradish vinaigrette.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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This chicken recipe is one of those dishes that's easy enough to pull together on a weeknight but special enough for company.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The war has raged for more than three years and cost the lives of tens of thousands of people on both sides.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, the Boston Marathon, which has been held on Patriots’ Day since 1897, brings tens of thousands of people to participate and witness the marathon, the Boston Athletic Association said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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