as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
The crushed pineapples, pecans, and bananas are the ingredients that make this extra moist and a true showstopper.
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 'Chicago' (2003) Zellweger may be the lead, but from the opening number, Zeta-Jones is the real showstopper of this criminally great musical.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
But the more seasoned pros get two of the biggest showstoppers.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Check out even more showstoppers from Amazon’s fashion hub below.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 'Chicago' (2003) Zellweger may be the lead, but from the opening number, Zeta-Jones is the real showstopper of this criminally great musical.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
But the more seasoned pros get two of the biggest showstoppers.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Check out even more showstoppers from Amazon’s fashion hub below.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Mattel released eight new one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls for International Women's Day, honoring female friendship.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, Barbie has tapped actresses and real-life besties Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple to receive their own dolls, who model miniature red carpet-worthy gowns.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
4 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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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The at-home beauty and personal care space continues to evolve as consumers become more educated about skincare, in part thanks to online beauty influencers/educators.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Duke did things to Illinois on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, in a 110-67 eyeful that wasn’t as close as the final score, to shush talk of a weak ACC potentially costing Cooper and the fighting Flaggs a No. 1 seed.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Sep. 2024
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
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The wine cellar houses an impressive collection of Spanish treasures, with sommelier recommendations that perfectly complement each dish.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Uchiko has its own executive pastry chef, Ariana Quant, who will serve up the popular milk and cereal dish, made up of fried milk, chocolate mousse and toasted milk ice cream.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Globally, the superhero sequel, which cost $180 million to make and tens of millions more to market, has earned $341.8 million.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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These simple fees have been earning it tens of millions of dollars a week.—
Axios,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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