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 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
Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2024
The knockout blow to the fighter, as Findeisen gleefully pointed out, was the name of the fake NFT project, SourzNFT Candies are Moundbound.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 3 Feb. 2023
Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 June 2026
The draw inched Cape Verde closer to the knockout stage.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Multiple traffic signals were also knocked out of service, while emergency crews worked throughout the night responding to calls for service and resetting numerous fire alarms.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
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Adjective
Even if Germany beats Colombia, a knockout path of Japan then either of those would be much better than facing Spain at any point.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 23 July 2024
The knockout blow to the fighter, as Findeisen gleefully pointed out, was the name of the fake NFT project, SourzNFT Candies are Moundbound.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 3 Feb. 2023
Noun
Argentina and Spain are riding high after dominant World Cup performances, inching them closer to the tournament’s knockout stage.
—Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 22 June 2026
The draw inched Cape Verde closer to the knockout stage.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
In the 12th, a combo of sledgehammer rights sent Louis to the canvas for good, his first time being knocked out.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Multiple traffic signals were also knocked out of service, while emergency crews worked throughout the night responding to calls for service and resetting numerous fire alarms.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Noun
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Hospital staff lined up to sing and dance, celebrating their good fortune, as the pair looked on in a daze.—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
24 June 2026
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Summer Satur-daze Summer Music Series.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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The room was spacious and well-outfitted, and there are also double queen guest rooms available in this section of the resort.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The logic here is highly questionable — dying for your queen and dying by her hand are not equivalent sacrifices — but let’s blame Lorent’s lapse in judgment on the chaos of the moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Fragrance has become one of the fastest-growing categories in beauty, and the conversation isn’t just about luxury bottles anymore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The fan selection between the two characters was the latest in a flurry of announcements made by the toymaker after Netflix named Mattel master toy licensee for KPop Demon Hunters dolls, action figures and other products in October 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In January of this year, Lee was honored by Barbie with an Inspiring Woman doll.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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The key to modernizing the pinkish-orange color in 2026 is to wear it in loose, easy silhouettes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
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Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where UFC ring girl Chrissy Blair put America in a trance to celebrate the big 2-5-0.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Scary Movie included joking references to both the creepy Aunt Gladys character, as well as the famous scene of all the kids running off in the middle of the night — except the kids in Scary Movie are running from accidental weed candies at Halloween instead of a trance.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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