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 queen
a lovely woman
the cosmetics company wants a model who's a real knockout
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness
a splash of cold water brought the boxer out of his 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
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The Netherlands has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage in four of the last five tournaments, including a runner-up finish in 2010.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In fact, using any of the above can actually knock out some of the good bacteria living therein, screw with your vagina’s pH, and up your risk of an infection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 June 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
David Foster score and a knockout star in Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The Netherlands has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage in four of the last five tournaments, including a runner-up finish in 2010.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Verb
During his rookie season in 2023, Richardson appeared in four games, before he was knocked out due to a concussion.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
In fact, using any of the above can actually knock out some of the good bacteria living therein, screw with your vagina’s pH, and up your risk of an infection.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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This wine estate is located up a beautiful valley west of, and perpendicular to, the axis of the hills that form the Côte d’Or.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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When the competitions began in the 1990s, judges awarded points for things like beautiful architecture and keeping costs low.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
Noun
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2017
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.—
Cole Kazdin,
Los Angeles Magazine,
14 July 2017
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Hosted by luxury natural hair brand Camille Rose (Black owned, by the way) and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the festival has become a go-to celebration of Black beauty, creativity and community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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Formally brilliant, the pieces have been in love with beauty and have cautiously flirted with representation.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question!—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Jones argued that the manager knew about her disabilities before the June 2024 incident and her fear of dolls, the complaint read.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Devers, who often wears his emotions on sleeve, offered only a straightforward answer.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Ora wore her hair in long, loose waves for the event, with her curtain bangs parted in the center and pushed to either side of her face, then curled into flipped-out, Farrah Fawcett-style swoops.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This wonderful, hopeful video shares the gorgeous songs of these vanishing birds.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The double-height reception room and its gorgeous grand piano add a touch of drama to the living quarters while Philip Jeffries wallpaper and curated vintage furnishings bring warmth and personality to every corner.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Derived from Greek mythology, Soteria was the goddess or spirit of safety, deliverance and preservation from harm.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Entering Hina Spa—the name pays tribute to the Polynesian moon goddess—immediately sets the tone for sheer relaxation with earthy tones and views of the sea.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The music ranges widely and might include Italo disco, trance, house and dark techno.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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While Anoushka’s work is still rooted in the age-old classical traditions of India, her trilogy deftly incorporates elements of trance, ambient and other more contemporary Western electronic music styles to create an often-melancholic old world/new world synthesis.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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