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Recent Examples of showstopper
Doric columns lend a sense of timeless elegance, the original chandelier still hangs from the embellished coffered ceiling, and two mezzanine library galleries overlook the room from either end—but the real showstopper is the art.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Most of the plates – from the small potato pittas to a showstopper slab of Dorset lamb – are made for sharing, and bear the charred, smoky marks of the flame.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Flawless prime-grade brisket with a sweet, tangy glaze is still the showstopper here, and it’s accompanied by the quintessential Central Texas lineup of pork ribs, turkey, and jalapeño-Cheddar sausage.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
However, these showstoppers prefer full sun and won't be as prolific in shaded areas.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Most of the plates – from the small potato pittas to a showstopper slab of Dorset lamb – are made for sharing, and bear the charred, smoky marks of the flame.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Flawless prime-grade brisket with a sweet, tangy glaze is still the showstopper here, and it’s accompanied by the quintessential Central Texas lineup of pork ribs, turkey, and jalapeño-Cheddar sausage.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
However, these showstoppers prefer full sun and won't be as prolific in shaded areas.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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Three-year-old Agatha Acker, in a cute gingham outfit and gas mask, brought along her doll, Betty Lou, also tricked out in a pretty dress, and a gas mask.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Put on your cutest pink outfit and channel your inner child at this event that’s 100% dedicated to the iconic Mattel doll.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 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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Jude and the cinematographer Marius Panduru shot the film on an iPhone, and the nimbleness and range of their outdoor setups summon forth images of a crisp, unshowy beauty.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The final episode looks at the science and savvy behind South Korea’s beauty industry and how the country came to set the agenda for cosmetics consumers around the world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 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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Even your daily dishes can add beauty to your home when displayed party-closet style in an open or glass-doored kitchen cabinet.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Shakshuka Shakshuka, that stewy egg dish, is everywhere.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of these trades were so large, Khouw said, that whoever placed them would have needed tens of millions of dollars in margin reserves, indicating a considerable level of financial sophistication and wealth.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sea drones, produced for around $300,000 apiece, have destroyed warships that cost tens of millions of dollars.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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