as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a knockout sports car that's the talk of the neighborhood
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness
The trainer splashed cold water on the boxer to bring him out of his knockout.
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as in queen
an attractive woman
The cosmetics company wants a model who's a real knockout.
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
The band's new album is a knockout.
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as in doll
a physically attractive person
Only a few of the show's cast members are real knockouts.
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the entire staff knocked itself out getting the project finished on time
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Recent Examples of knockout
André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2023
Every previous fight was decided by knockout, technical knockout or unanimous decision.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2023
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
This is when fans can submit ticket applications for individual group-stage matches (the tournament’s opening round that features groups of teams facing off round robin–style before the teams with the best records advance into the single-elimination knockout-round bracket).
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 25 Sep. 2025
John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
According to We Energies, which supports the bill, Mylar balloons have knocked out power for more than 120,000 customers since 2020.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Addison Rae added to the ever-growing list of knockout vintage Y2K, donning a wrap skirt from Roberto Cavalli’s spring 2000 collection.
—André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2023
Every previous fight was decided by knockout, technical knockout or unanimous decision.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2023
Noun
However, that doesn’t matter; Peg is a knockout who clearly catches Mel’s eye.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
This is when fans can submit ticket applications for individual group-stage matches (the tournament’s opening round that features groups of teams facing off round robin–style before the teams with the best records advance into the single-elimination knockout-round bracket).
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Broad cuts like these may mean that the scientific superstars will still walk away with grants, while leaving a field devastated by having parts of this foundation knocked out from under it.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
According to We Energies, which supports the bill, Mylar balloons have knocked out power for more than 120,000 customers since 2020.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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Then something really beautiful happens.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The fish was a beautiful, rich color and had great flavor, but the pieces were uneven in shape and size, with some of them clearly cut from the center of the fish and some from the thinner ends.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Much like Metamorphosis arrived in the early aughts’ sparkly daze, Duff’s musical comeback also comes at the right moment in time.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Amid the chaos of the shooting, a man walked through the banquet hall, stalking across the dance floor in a daze with a bloody wound, Homewood said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Congratulations to Roman on raising two successful queens!—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another important aspect is the South Sudanese tribes that were filmed look like kings and queens in their colors and in their beads.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty.—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There will be a piñata and crafting, including Lele dolls, carnival masks and pipe cleaner chameleons.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The doll and three-story playset — both of which Gaines helped to design — will both be available to purchase at Target, in stores and online.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson styled it simply with some silver and black cocktail rings, wearing her signature bangs and waist-length hair long and loose.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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The contestants come out wearing their final looks, and Michael Kors says that everyone’s collections were thoughtful and well-constructed, and then the judging begins.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The animation styles, varying from episode to episode, are all dynamic and gorgeous, paying homage to both a classic anime style and Star Wars' own more wry feeling.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gomez is seen wearing a gorgeous white gown, and Blanco looked dapper in a black suit and bowtie.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Matisse dressed the part of a British gentleman and gazed at his conversation partners with a serenity that bordered on a trance.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Wendy slips into a trance state and begins to channel Lizzo.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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