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
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Americans may require some good fortune just to advance past the first knockout round.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Warriors were officially knocked out of championship contention during the play-in tournament in April, long after any realistic hope was snuffed out when Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in mid-January.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 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
That’s how many World Cup knockout-round matches the United States men’s national soccer team has won in its history.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Americans may require some good fortune just to advance past the first knockout round.
—Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
Verb
Battiston was through on goal and Schumacher jumped into his body with such force that the Frenchman was knocked unconscious, had teeth knocked out, damaged his vertebrae and later slipped into a coma.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The Warriors were officially knocked out of championship contention during the play-in tournament in April, long after any realistic hope was snuffed out when Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in mid-January.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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Near Santiago is La Vega, the birthplace of the Dominican Carnival, and the beautiful city of Jarabacoa, famous for its mountainous landscapes, ideal for those seeking adventure and ecotourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Ed Balint, Canton Repository Amish country With a simplistic lifestyle, homegrown traditions and beautiful scenery, Ohio's Amish country provides a unique insight into a specific American history and heritage.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Summer Satur-daze Summer Music Series.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Other bedding plants for summer color in sunny sites include angelonia, blue daze, bush daisy, Joseph’s coat, melampodium, salvia, torenia and zinnias.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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So do the large pink or queen conch, the fighting conch, the tulip band shell, the helmet shells and the cask shells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The bedroom alcove can fit a queen, and the kitchen has a surprisingly solid amount of storage space.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The beauty mogul accessorized with silver metallic strappy heels.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Collagen and hyaluronic acid have become the two headline ingredients in modern beauty marketing as both have a part to play in enhancing skin’s resilience, but which is more important?—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The show highlights Wu’s new venture, Atomic Lab, a platform for limited-edition collectible dolls inspired by fashion and pop culture.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Like Morgan and Lee, Tina Fey was dressed the part of a super fan, wearing a Knicks jersey.—
Chelsea Stahl,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Perry wore a floor-length white gown as Trudeau kept his look simple in a white dress shirt and black blazer over matching slacks.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Accessibility The Dominick is a dog-friendly property– where pups under 25 pounds are allowed for a lovely stay (for a $250 pet fee).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The crochet eyelet design gives this set an expensive feel, and the skirt hits at a lovely spot between midi and maxi.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
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Giles does this by putting Buffy into a trance with a crystal and then injecting her with muscle relaxants and adrenaline suppressors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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Jamie hesitated and then, in an actorly kind of trance, came over and joined her on the bed.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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