showstopping

adjective

as in showy

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopping
  1. showy
  2. striking
  3. flashy
  4. splashy
  5. slick
  6. flamboyant
  7. glossy
  8. snazzy
Adjective
  • Rather, the mission of Our Rescue, which used to be known as Operation Underground Railroad, is to save individuals from human-trafficking rings, often through showy sting operations.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • One of the more striking findings by public policy researchers based in the United Kingdom and Italy, based on new research published in Economics Letters, comes in the cumulative payload to orbit by nation.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Klein Blue made a striking statement at Bottega Veneta in a textured look, while Jil Sander, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, and Lii used flashes of cobalt to punch up a more neutral palette.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • McGroarty has good offensive skills, but his game isn’t the flashiest.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong is among the flashiest players in all of Major League Baseball.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • His splashiest play Thursday was a 37-yard scramble through the middle of the San Francisco defense.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Not cyan, not aqua—turquoise nails are summer’s splashiest manicure trend.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • The menu looks slick and tactical, too, for a more unique aesthetic.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Chen popped in a 30-foot 3-pointer with a minute remaining to give the Valkyries a three-point lead, and then kept the advantage at three with a slick layup over a contest after Chicago scored.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • The main residence offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a flamboyant leopard-print powder room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • Without them, the token becomes a glossy interface over legal uncertainty.
    — Federico Sendra, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Matte White On the other end of the spectrum is matte white, which isn’t glossy but instead appears soft and powdery, Bennett explains.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, just a few months earlier, Kate Hudson, 47, showed off a snazzy pair in some cool Instagram pictures.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of snazzy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

showstoppers
showstopping
shows up
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tilde

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All