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Recent Examples of showstopper
The showstopper is Clémentine Margaine’s Eboli.
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
One of Fisk’s early career showstoppers was the pig’s blood scene in the 1976 horror flick Carrie.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The showstopper was a two-and-a-half-pound horsehair crab, one of the glories of Hokkaido's coastal waters, presented whole and then steamed and shelled.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Although there are a total of eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, plus a powder room, dispersed throughout the three-story pad, the primary suite is the showstopper.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
One of Fisk’s early career showstoppers was the pig’s blood scene in the 1976 horror flick Carrie.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The showstopper was a two-and-a-half-pound horsehair crab, one of the glories of Hokkaido's coastal waters, presented whole and then steamed and shelled.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Although there are a total of eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, plus a powder room, dispersed throughout the three-story pad, the primary suite is the showstopper.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Today, the famous doll comes in various body types, skin tones, hair textures and physical abilities.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a little girl doll, that's me.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Harry Melling is a late-blooming looker.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums.—
Jackson Arn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Fanny and Stella, middle-class lovelies in hoop skirts, engage in a warm embrace.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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In an early scene, poor Christian attends a dating event, having gamed the system, with his perfect numerical logic, so that all the potential lovelies are lined up at his table.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Watching the team work the grill adds to the beauty of what ends up on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Beyond their beauty, ground cover plants offer practical benefits, including choking out weeds, preventing soil erosion, and maintaining moisture.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The View producer Brian Teta got an eyeful — as did viewers at home — when three cohosts motioned toward their privates during a discussion about childbirth.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No overly confident and underskilled med students are doing procedures on me, babe.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another Baywatch babe was all smiles in the legendary red swimsuit!—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Another great dish was the perfectly al dente tagliolini with langoustine, butter, lemon, and courgette flower wrapped around bite-sized langoustine pieces in a delicious jus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of their most captivating dishes are the result of complete acts of wildness, with many racing from idea to fruition in the hours before service.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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In years past, the Women's March drew tens of thousands of people.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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