as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
In my 526-square-foot Mansion Suite, the showstopper was the green room divider, separating the boudoir from the living room, which was complete with a lounge chair dolled up in a very Missoni-like zigzag pattern underneath that colorful Murano glass chandelier.
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
So far, this has been a season of redemption, and a couple of bakers pull off ambitious showstoppers, getting themselves out of detention.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
With glowing eyes, a chilling Vincent Price-style voice (delivering deliciously cheesy dialogue), and four points of ghostly animatronic movement, this bony specter is every bit the haunted showstopper.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Relying on outdated tools and processes and not providing timely education will be a showstopper.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
So far, this has been a season of redemption, and a couple of bakers pull off ambitious showstoppers, getting themselves out of detention.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
With glowing eyes, a chilling Vincent Price-style voice (delivering deliciously cheesy dialogue), and four points of ghostly animatronic movement, this bony specter is every bit the haunted showstopper.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Relying on outdated tools and processes and not providing timely education will be a showstopper.
—Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Their streets are lined with lush trees and their Victorian homes are like doll houses, painted in pastels and boasting masterful woodwork that draws crowds of admirers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite the recent popularity of Labubu dolls, the critters — according to POP MART's official website, which sells Labubu and other blind box toys — originated in 2015 thanks to artist Kasing Lung, who created a trio of picture books inspired by Nordic mythology.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Music aside, Stone Groove Stillhouse is quite the looker.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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David Hockney is a good looker.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 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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The earthquake nterrupted the Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 beauty pageant in Cebu City, Philippines.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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So just remember that honesty isn’t necessarily about blurting out whatever judgment is on your mind—or holding someone else to your own standards about beauty.—
Miriam Kirmayer,
SELF,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fans at home got an eyeful as muscleman Mike Munz, vocal duo Crash Adams, acrobatic pair The TT Boys, dance act The Funkateers Dancers, singing ensemble The Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir, and others got down to business.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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Get an eyeful of Davidson on The Tonight Show in the interview above.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Sorry, babe, but that dookie is lying on your doorstep, too.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The queen of the blonde beach babes!—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This step boosts the nutrients in your dishes and helps minimize food waste.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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There’s a limit of one dish per member.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Power and wealth are consolidating in very few pockets, while Democrats keep pinging me for tens and twenties.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there are alternative measures of economic activity, none can match the reach of the federal government, which surveys tens of thousands of households and businesses every month.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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