SHOWSTOPPER Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

showstopper

noun

ˈshō-ˌstä-pər

Definition of showstopper

as in doll

a physically attractive person at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper

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Recent Examples of showstopper This slab pie is your summer showstopper, with cheesy pastry, a generous slick of Dijon mayonnaise, and fat slices of heirloom tomatoes peeking out of a lattice top. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026 But the real showstoppers are the plants that grow inside and drape over the planters. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The Fishes Royale platter is a showstopper with native lobster, langoustines, toro and wild red prawns, plus optional additions of Oscietra caviar. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Opened in 1901, the ornate behemoth in Center City, built in the style of the Second Empire, remains a showstopper today. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for showstopper

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper

Noun

One element Davy loved was giving Jules black eyeliner under her eyes — a detail that’s a little baby doll-like.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
May this doll remind every child and every collector that dreams have no limits, excellence leaves a lasting imprint, and true greatness never goes out of style.

— Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, VIBE.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of doll

Noun

The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
One was a real looker but not keen to enter some charade with Jed, whose big smile put her off.

— Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026

Definition of looker

Noun

Simon Adingra opened the scoring for Sunderland here, after a lovely through ball from their best player this season, Granit Xhaka.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 25 May 2026
But the 27-year-old Alabama man didn’t see through on that promise and ended up staying in Fiji and hooking up with other lovelies.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025

Definition of lovely

Noun

The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
The Arizona native also gave fans a peek at her beauty routine, sharing a photo in which she was seen wearing yellow Rhode eye patches with her hair rolled up in curlers.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of beauty

Noun

Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One memorable member of the Dunder Mifflin crew tells EW that viewers *do not* need to get an eyeful of him for one specific reason.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026

Definition of eyeful

Noun

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Wan’s will bring back classic dishes such as Ginger Scallion Lobster, Hong Kong Chicken and Sweet & Sour Whole Snapper through Sunday.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
There are also rotating daily specials built around classic country-cooking dishes, along with sides such as mac and cheese and vegetables.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of dish

Noun

The city’s manufacturing ecosystem depends on rough stones sourced from around the world, processed by tens of thousands of workers, and funneled into global markets through trading networks centered in Mumbai.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
But the Swiss government continues to spend tens of millions of dollars a year to maintain it and hundreds of thousands of other bunkers throughout the country — just in case.

— Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026