as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
Nebraska’s prairies and parks are known for their vibrant wildflowers like prairie clover, goldenrods, and asters—but sunflowers are the real showstoppers in the fall.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
A feast for the eyes Among the tech expected to appear, China’s latest cruise missile systems will likely to be one of the showstoppers.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The showstopper here is the flaming chorizo, which adds a touch of drama to dinner.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The rooftop terrace is a showstopper: 360-degree views, a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and bar, and plenty of room for lounging in privacy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
A feast for the eyes Among the tech expected to appear, China’s latest cruise missile systems will likely to be one of the showstoppers.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
The showstopper here is the flaming chorizo, which adds a touch of drama to dinner.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The rooftop terrace is a showstopper: 360-degree views, a heated pool, outdoor kitchen and bar, and plenty of room for lounging in privacy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Last year, the Queen hosted a reception connected to the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary's Dolls' House, which the Royal Collection Trust touts as the world's largest and most famous doll house.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Brave Ken doll also comes with a rooted wig and the other accessories.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Music aside, Stone Groove Stillhouse is quite the looker.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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David Hockney is a good looker.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fanny and Stella, middle-class lovelies in hoop skirts, engage in a warm embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her authenticity and beauty content attracted millions of followers and high-profile brand partnerships.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This version of Frankenstein’s monster enters the world as a frightened newborn babe, scared and curious and desperate for human affection.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jeremiah says Belly is his whole life, Taylor says that doesn’t sound super healthy, babe!—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ukrainian defense forces took down the 230-foot (70 meters) antenna dish to prevent Russian forces from using it to guide attacks on its territory.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Americans enjoy burgers so much that there are two days celebrating the dish.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Amid the military build-up, tens of thousands of Palestinians continued to leave the city, which was estimated to have a total of about one million inhabitants - many of them already displaced multiple times - before Israel announced its plans for a ground incursion.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The hepatitis B vaccine has been credited with saving tens of thousands of lives since physicians began administering it at birth more than 30 years ago.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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