SHOWSTOPPING Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

showstopping

adjective

as in showy

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Adjective

Explanations as to why he was fired have varied widely from the defense minister allegedly being too corrupt, not corrupt enough, too combative with army leadership, too showy, too popular, and too in the clouds on military matters.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular perennials thanks to their showy flowers and interesting foliage.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Definition of showy

Adjective

The Rodrigo Flower Bouquet is a 400-piece set built around a striking purple flower made from electric guitars.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Max Verstappen’s emergence as a 17-year-old in 2015 was striking, yet he wasn’t joined by many others the same age.

— Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of striking

Adjective

In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Even the flashy LEDs on the side still work, as does the brake light, adjustable headlight, and turn signals.

— Joe Salas July 20, New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Definition of flashy

Adjective

That praise for Legette isn’t based on his performance Friday, which admittedly wasn’t nearly as splashy as previous training camp practices have been from him.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
There’s no cliffhanger storyline leading into this film, no splashy new villain in the trailers, no end-of-the-world stakes, or parade of returning legacy stars.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of splashy

Adjective

There were little squiggles on the packaging, teal and pink, in the flamboyant yet cool style of the day.

— Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Johnny Manziel built his legend at Texas A&M as a flamboyant quarterback and was a 2014 first-round selection by the Cleveland Browns.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of flamboyant

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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