as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a knockout sports car that's the talk of the neighborhood
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as in queen
a lovely woman
the cosmetics company wants a model who's a real knockout
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as in daze
a temporary state of unconsciousness
a splash of cold water brought the boxer out of his knockout
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as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the band's new album is a knockout
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as in doll
a physically attractive person
only a few of the show's cast members are real knockouts
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as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
the entire staff knocked itself out getting the project finished on time
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Recent Examples of knockout
Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
Ferreira ended up starting the knockout round match against the Netherlands, an eventual 3-1 defeat for the U.S., but his effect on the game was minimal and he was subbed off to start the second half.
—Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Nava gathered a knockout cast including Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Benito Martinez, Jacob Vargas, Constance Marie and Jennifer Lopez.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter Storm Blair knocked out utilities for hundreds of thousands of customers across the U.S., leaving many American households in the dark Monday.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Marchand’s goal on the advantage, the knockout punch for the Fish Sticks, came at 5:03 of the third.
—Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023
Ferreira ended up starting the knockout round match against the Netherlands, an eventual 3-1 defeat for the U.S., but his effect on the game was minimal and he was subbed off to start the second half.
—Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
Noun
Together, the pair have leaned into Hollywood glamour with knockout gowns that pack a punch.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Nava gathered a knockout cast including Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Benito Martinez, Jacob Vargas, Constance Marie and Jennifer Lopez.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Heavy snowfall, ice accumulation and strong winds have battered the eastern United States, knocking out power to homes and businesses.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter Storm Blair knocked out utilities for hundreds of thousands of customers across the U.S., leaving many American households in the dark Monday.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
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It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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THE TRENDSETTER Salt & Straw is the homecoming queen of ice cream in LA.Cole Kazdin, Los Angeles Magazine, 14 July 2017
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While Jon is bound to leadership by a sense of duty, Daenerys sees herself as a liberator, a queen steeped in moral righteousness who freed slaves across the sea for the greater good.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 July 2017
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Over the past few years Liberty has been investing in the store and upgrading its fashion and beauty offer.Samantha Conti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Now, the late singer has been honored with her very own Barbie doll.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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The film stars Jessica Biel as Linda, a woman who hires a babysitter to care for her baby who is actually a doll.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Danish public broadcaster, DR, reported Friday that Trump's team encouraged homeless and socially disadvantaged people in Greenland to appear in a video wearing MAGA hats after being offered a free meal in a nice restaurant.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Sara arrived home just before 9 p.m., and Lyons was allegedly waiting outside wearing a motorcycle helmet, according to the woman who gave Sara a ride home, Mahomet police show.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Taking in gorgeous winter sunsets snuggled under blankets.Miles Walls, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Diptyque Set of 5 Miniature Candles Courtesy of brand 4/25 Diptyque Holiday Edition Miniature Candles Set $100 Nordstrom For the candle connoisseur who appreciates a sophisticated scent, this gorgeous set of five is sure to spark joy.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
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In Greek and Roman mythology, Maia was the eldest of the Pleiades and was a fertility goddess.Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Walsh, Hathaway’s stylist, made Mindy Kahling into a golden goddess for the Globes, styling her in a sparkling Ashi Studio gown.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This move paralyzes them and causes the whale sharks to slip into a kind of trance.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet there are drawbacks to being able to enter a trance.Sheila Heti, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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