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 native, late summer-blooming obedient plant is a showy addition to your garden.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although the camerawork isn’t as noticeably showy this time around, Best Cinematography winner Hoyte van Hoytema‘s stature as the first person to shoot an entire film on IMAX 70mm will score a lot of points among his peers.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • With their slender, metallic green bodies and prominent black eyes, emerald ash borers have a striking, jewel-like appearance.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those are some of the striking examples of observational register, one that uses tactical distance, sound, slowness and associative montage to convey pain without resorting to the evidentiary shock of graphic imagery.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • The spa The on-site spa could never be a flashy, luxury spa plucked from any random resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That entailed creating a sizzle reel with a lot of flashy effects in hopes of convincing Universal to get behind the new budget and schedule.
    — Geoffrey Bunting, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Lennon’s splashiest contributions last season came on the offensive side of the ball.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This choice has left fans debating who or what is to blame if the movie is bad, or is not getting a big, splashy release.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • Experts say there's a dividing line between an effective sustainability program and a slick marketing campaign.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • On mud lanes slick with goat droppings, homes press against each other.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 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 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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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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