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
  • Seline, a 14- to 17-course epicurean adventure told through seasonal and regional ingredients, innovative techniques and showy plating that makes use of bones, antlers and bowls within bowls, has been racking up accolades in 2026.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • With dark glossy leaves and showy white flowers, peace lilies are a traditional houseplant and make a good housewarming or sympathy gift.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • Jeffrey’s look flowed beautifully and his design was striking.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Coach Regis Le Bris appears to have quelled that for this summer, citing a lack of other striking options beyond Brian Brobbey in a season where his side have European football to contend with on top of domestic matters.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • Halligan is concerned not only about their accessibility but also about how their bright, flashy packaging appeals to young people.
    — Monique John, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But Bo didn’t wear expensive clothes, drive flashy cars or take vacations, Lu said.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Altman had been making note of Kushner’s investment in founders at splashy startups, including Slack, Instacart, and payment giant Stripe—staying loyal and lavishing them with attention even during rocky stretches.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But there is a second season of Filoni’s Ahsoka to promote and, even splashier, a Ryan Gosling–starring Starfighter film out next May.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • There’s the slick, glad-handing publisher of Hamptons magazine, and the feisty Citarella market scion who would love to have her picture featured in its pages.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • When shoppers lose their traction on slick, unforgiving floors, severe bruising, fractured wrists, spinal pain, and concussions are common results.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • Ric Flair is known for his flamboyant promos and extravagant pro wrestling career that included several world championship runs across multiple promotions at his peak.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The flamboyant decor is not only representative of the V&A’s collections, but also eminently practical, designed to be easy to clean and resistant to fire, steam, and cooking smells.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • Her long, glossy hair was swept dramatically over to one side, with lots of lift at the roots and big, soft waves cascading down to her ribs.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The salon is painted Benjamin Moore’s moody Tamarind, with a glossy coat on the ceiling, a perfect contrast to the ochre mohair upholstery of a pair of 1960s Olivier Mourgue Montreal chairs.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • He’s pictured in an all-black ensemble, composed of a T-shirt, athletic shorts, dark shades, and a snazzy gold watch.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The Georgian boasts two snazzy restaurants (American steaks or Italian seafood), a precious Art Deco-style bar, and even a cozy little library to get away from it all.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of snazzy
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