showstopping

adjective

as in showy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopping
  1. showy
  2. striking
  3. flashy
  4. splashy
  5. slick
  6. flamboyant
  7. glossy
  8. snazzy
Adjective
  • Flowering non-stop summer-through fall in showy combinations of yellow, orange, and red, blanket flower provides a good source of nectar to native bees and butterflies, while the small seeds are eaten by finches.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • The house was in a striking location, perched on a bluff in Baiting Hollow overlooking Long Island Sound.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 11 July 2026
  • But while Erling Haaland and his band of striking Vikings have taken the 2026 World Cup by storm, Norwegian sports officials have been wringing their hands about the future of the nation’s sports model.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • Like the switch suggests, The Vampire Lestat takes its inspiration from Rice’s 1985 novel of the same name, giving audiences their first taste of a show told entirely from the perspective of the dramatic, flashy, and murderous vampire Lestat.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
  • For all of the fanfare surrounding power hitters and flashy fielders, a dominant pitcher is often more valuable.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • The top-of-the-stack Nobu Villa—more than 10,000 square feet of rooftop garden, terrace, and showpiece entertaining space—is one of the city’s splashiest party pads, but the quiet win is how good the regular rooms feel for the rate.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • But a corrective follow-up to a sensational claim rarely draws the same splashy headlines from mainstream outlets.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • However, these benefits can’t be fully enjoyed if you’re left with flat and slick strands.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • While some medi-spas adopt the clinical aesthetic, Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa is part-luxury-resort, part-wellness-clinic, surrounding itself with flamboyant, lush gardens resplendent with palms, banana trees, and tropical flowers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • They were joined by the period's flamboyant style mavens, the Marchesa Casati, Lady Ottoline Morrell, Mona Harrison Williams, and Diana Vreeland among them.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • Buyers in that market are 55-plus and read physical publications at airport lounges, and a full-page spread in a glossy magazine signals credibility that no Google Ad ever will.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • This woven crossbody has a similar look to Aniston’s, plus a glossy finish that’s easy to wipe clean — a practical perk for everyday wear and travel.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • And sure, 200 may seem snazzier than 250, just as a 20th or 30th wedding anniversary often gets more attention than a 25th.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Iconic songwriter Jimmy Jam folded his hands together for a snazzy shot.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of snazzy
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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