as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
Apart from bouquets and centerpieces for holidays and special occasions, Jessica also shows off her arranging skills in videos depicting how the floral showstoppers come together.
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
With its corset bodice and mermaid style, this dress is a showstopper for formal and semiformal weddings alike.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Covered in sugar-citrus glaze, this ham recipe (pictured) is a showstopper worthy of the center of the table.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
What’s On the Menu The Official Kentucky Derby 151 On-Track Food Menu delivers a mix of Southern staples and polished showstoppers—dishes that are comforting, upscale, and built to last through long race-day service.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
With its corset bodice and mermaid style, this dress is a showstopper for formal and semiformal weddings alike.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Covered in sugar-citrus glaze, this ham recipe (pictured) is a showstopper worthy of the center of the table.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Just north of Magic Mountain’s roller coasters, hidden within the vast, anonymous industrial parks of Valencia, lies the secret lab where the murderous doll M3GAN was born.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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In fact, these dolls might be the one thing that’s hotter than a Birkin bag in 2025.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
14 May 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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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
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.—
Matt Thompson,
Spin,
10 Sep. 2023
Noun
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After stepping back from the spotlight, Gary Sinise is letting fans in on his family's private battle with cancer − and finding beauty after tragedy.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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She’s covered the rise of AI beauty tech, including Lash Extensions From an AI Robot: Is This the Future of Beauty?—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Even a glance at the headlines these days will give you an eyeful of negativity.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Related Story Attendees at Diesel’s show got an eyeful of bum-cleavage as models passed by in the Italian brand’s ultra-low jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Out of the amusement of babes comes a perfect alternative to the current tariffs panic.—
Armond White,
National Review,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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To spot treat a stain, apply a small amount of liquid laundry detergent, mild dish soap, or a commercial stain remover and use a damp white rag to gently blot the stain.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Monthly: Deep clean with vinegar and dish soap or the baking soda method.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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For specialist software developers, including tens of thousands of software-as-a-service businesses worldwide, this is an intriguing trend.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Thousands — sometimes tens of thousands — tune in to the cam, which has been in place since 2015.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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