as in beauties
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstoppers
And the awe goes beyond the main showstoppers.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Zinnias are showstoppers in the garden thanks to their colorful daisy-like blooms that are vigorous and easy to grow.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Sunflowers, meanwhile, are the showstoppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Cronin’s threshold for disgusting developments will challenge audiences who are easily shocked, but his skill at whipping up a crescendo of horrors helps distract from a plot with too little connective thread between the big showstoppers.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the summer showstoppers is the Santa Barbara daisy, known for its gray-green leaves and yellow-center flowers.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
These recipes take ham beyond the usual turning leftovers into stars and centerpieces into showstoppers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Lush peony blooms are the showstoppers of the spring garden.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Down to two showstoppers, Strong and Fudd, but with a strong ensemble cast, these Huskies made 31-0 look so easy, where last year’s team lost three.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Zinnias are showstoppers in the garden thanks to their colorful daisy-like blooms that are vigorous and easy to grow.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Sunflowers, meanwhile, are the showstoppers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Cronin’s threshold for disgusting developments will challenge audiences who are easily shocked, but his skill at whipping up a crescendo of horrors helps distract from a plot with too little connective thread between the big showstoppers.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
One of the summer showstoppers is the Santa Barbara daisy, known for its gray-green leaves and yellow-center flowers.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
These recipes take ham beyond the usual turning leftovers into stars and centerpieces into showstoppers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Lush peony blooms are the showstoppers of the spring garden.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Down to two showstoppers, Strong and Fudd, but with a strong ensemble cast, these Huskies made 31-0 look so easy, where last year’s team lost three.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstoppers
Noun
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One of the many beauties of being Mexican is the right to be very loud and proud (justifiably so) about our abundant culinary contributions.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 May 2026
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From tropical beauties to drought-tolerant natives, these perennials will keep your garden looking its best all summer long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The brand is using the milestone to update its core dolls, expand its licensing business, and keep the focus on the original four characters that launched the label in 2001.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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But when it got shortened to Izzy and the plush dolls started coming out, everyone became a little more endearing to this representative of the 1996 Olympics.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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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
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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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Maybe dinner is simply about getting food on the table quickly or minimizing dishes while spending time with your family — and that can still count as a successful meal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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Fox News Digital compared menu prices for popcorn shrimp dishes at major restaurant chains in the Orlando, Florida, area.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Now the image team at the space agency is still sorting through and processing the tens of thousands of images captured during the mission.—
Andrea Gawrylewski,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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The military operation involved tens of thousands of troops along with advanced missile systems, combat aircraft, naval vessels, and submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Out of the mouth of babes, indeed.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Available in a variety of fun prints and styles, Boppy’s cover is still machine washable and continues to accommodate breast and bottle-fed babes.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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