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
  • The modern version is far more sumptuous than the hard-wearing trousers of our youth—an everyman’s velvet, rich but rarely showy.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
  • This is the logo-less—but twice as expensive—handbag next to a showy LV one.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • The runway provided a striking demonstration of electronic ink as a wearable surface.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One of the most influential fashion photographers of his generation, Lindbergh, who died in 2019 at the age of 74, helped usher in the era of the supermodel with his striking black-and-white portraits.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • Postwar Hiroshima was a popular setting for these movie gangsters, who fought dirty, had no use for the old ceremonies, and wore flashy suits and aviator shades.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • These are the sort of family haulers buyers tend to cross-shop for rather than fall blindly in love with, so styling and a flashy cabin alone won't cut it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Sober Companion launches on BBC Sounds next month, joining a raft of splashy audio dramas including Richard Curtis’ Greatest Living Writer starring Bill Nighy.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The weak start came despite the critical and commercial success of its predecessor; an all-star cast led by Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong, and a splashy marketing campaign.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • That calculation is pushing retail technology toward fitting-room innovation rather than slick checkout flows alone.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • It’s paired with a blend of lightweight sunflower, olive, and jojoba oils that melt down makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without leaving skin feeling slick or weighed down.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • Their move across the Atlantic was intended to be temporary, after Osinski landed the role of the flamboyant footballer Zava in Ted Lasso and spent months filming in Richmond.
    — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The same is true of the various actors who pop up as guest stars, but will surely recur going forward, including the hilariously folksy Haley, a flamboyant and threatening Morton and more.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • The legendary French fashion house was making a second issue of its surprisingly vigorous, thick-stock glossy art magazine.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Printed jeans finished with a clear, glossy coating took on a distinctly plastic-like appearance.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • On the plus side, the new snazzy ship has made Le Lyrial more affordable in comparison.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of snazzy
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