showdown
noun
show·down
ˈshō-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2
: a decisive confrontation or contest
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Ron told the outlet their showdown was inspired by his mom Jean.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Denver hosts Los Angeles in Week 18 in a regular-season finale showdown.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Ron told the outlet their showdown was inspired by his mom Jean.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
What was meant to be a marquee matchup has become a showdown between two teams on separate paths.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for showdown
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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