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
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Sterling, 36, has 21 fights over 11 years in the UFC, with two knockouts, four submissions and nine decision victories.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The same race weekend saw Hamilton get knocked out of Q2 in qualifying, a setback that affected his morale significantly, prompting him to make statements to the media in a dejected state.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 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
The mode uses a free-for-all scoring system, where the goal is to knock out as many Pokémon as possible, and whoever scores the most knockouts wins the match.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Sterling, 36, has 21 fights over 11 years in the UFC, with two knockouts, four submissions and nine decision victories.
—Brian Martin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Reviews say the building process is best done with a partner but can be knocked out in a few hours.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The same race weekend saw Hamilton get knocked out of Q2 in qualifying, a setback that affected his morale significantly, prompting him to make statements to the media in a dejected state.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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But where the book had the benefit of MacDonald’s beautiful and searching interior monologue, the movie chooses to articulate her pain — as well as her refusal to process it — from the outside in.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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The 19-year-old pledge at Pennsylvania State University died in 2017 after twice falling down the stairs of the Beta Theta Pi house in a drunken daze.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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When Lorenzo Charles plucked an air ball from the sky and slammed home a game-winning dunk, Valvano ran around the court in a daze, looking for someone to hug.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled, and see over 100 daily shows.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though most monarchs live their entire lives in castles and palaces, the late queen was not born expecting to ascend to the throne.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of beauty and thought that actually originated here.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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UnCruise offers countless ways to immerse in its beauty.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White Lotus star notably popularized Labubu dolls as bag charms in April 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Organized in themes like the baby doll and the slip dress, the book relates fashion to culture, and offers a picture of an industry—and a city—that operated at a different pace.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Officials said that none of the passengers on the boat were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For more gorgeous pieces from the MacKenzie-Childs sale, check out our top picks below with everything from shimmery vanity trays to vibrant kitchenware, floral rugs, patterned furniture, and wall decor.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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The film is gorgeous, with a color grade that reminded me of how Nicholas Ray movies looked on a CRT.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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John whistles an old tune, a fragile attempt to break her trance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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But don’t be fooled by the red planet’s Venusian trance.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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