showstoppers

noun

plural of showstopper
as in beauties
a physically attractive person at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper

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Recent Examples of showstoppers But the showstoppers are the ones that take advantage of Marea’s ocean views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Whether your style leans more feminine, classic, or laid-back, these easy-to-accessorize showstoppers are here to help. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 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 hotel's dining rooms are visual showstoppers, reminiscent of a grand Loire Valley estate. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Kelli Barclay is Goodspeed’s go-to person for spectacular old-school tap dance showstoppers. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Those three are far from alone in admitting that not all of their looks were showstoppers. — Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstoppers
  1. beauties
  2. dolls
  3. lookers
  4. dishes
  5. tens
  6. babes
Noun
  • Best of all, there’s still plenty of time to grow these beauties in your Southern garden.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
  • California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • There are too many mentions of Julia Roberts and of Fauci bobblehead dolls.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The video features key symbols of Chicano culture, from lowriders to marionette dolls and sparkly Lady of Guadalupe statues.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of dolls
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
  • 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
Definition of lookers
Noun
  • Executive Chef Joe Swan brings an East Coast influence to the menu, featuring classic steaks, the location's famous prime rib, and standout seafood dishes like Shrimp De Jonghe.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And now, the cozy neighborhood spot has reopened to greet guests with a new look and new dishes.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of dishes
Noun
  • At one point, the fires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate — some have since returned to find treasured memories turned to ashes.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The popular Dearborn Homecoming Festival is returning to Ford Field Park this weekend, with tens of thousands of people expected to visit and even see musical guest Chance the Rapper.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tens
Noun
  • What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
Definition of babes

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