as in doll
a physically attractive person
at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper
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Recent Examples of showstopper
Emporium Selection Cranberry White Cheddar Cheese: The seasonal showstopper of our board is this sharp cheddar with sweet, tart cranberries.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
For Barbi’s vegan showstopper, Kendra recommends Christina Chaey’s Sticky and Spicy Baked Cauliflower for a punchy, unexpected dish with total star power.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The long list of video tributes to Wenders included clips from Martin Scorsese, Willem Dafoe, Nick Cave and, in a showstopper, Japanese actor Kôji Yakusho, star of Wenders’ Perfect Days, who appeared in character from the film, scrubbing a Toyko public toilet.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
After buying a pass and taking a shuttle from Aspen Highlands, Berman said this memorable hike will have showstopper colors at this time of year.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
For Barbi’s vegan showstopper, Kendra recommends Christina Chaey’s Sticky and Spicy Baked Cauliflower for a punchy, unexpected dish with total star power.
—Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The long list of video tributes to Wenders included clips from Martin Scorsese, Willem Dafoe, Nick Cave and, in a showstopper, Japanese actor Kôji Yakusho, star of Wenders’ Perfect Days, who appeared in character from the film, scrubbing a Toyko public toilet.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
After buying a pass and taking a shuttle from Aspen Highlands, Berman said this memorable hike will have showstopper colors at this time of year.
—Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopper
Noun
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However, that night the daughter's cousins snuck into her room while everyone was sleeping and stole her new dolls.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun relays some other hacks, including to hide behind others/out of view of the doll’s camera lenses, and as a result, a significant amount of players survive.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sure, the first and second generation models were good lookers but were heavy and underperformed.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Wrapped in Urban Gray with an offsetting red interior, the luxury and sporty flare keeps on lookers staring in the distance.Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 9 Nov. 2024
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But don’t despair, my scarred and scarring lovelies.Matt Thompson, Spin, 10 Sep. 2023
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Serve these layered lovelies in old-fashioned glasses to make the treat extra special.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2023
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Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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In today’s beauty landscape, drugstore brands invest significant effort into formulating diverse mascaras tailored to different lash types.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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That is molly water, babes, and your night is about to change!Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Naturepedic Wake up, babe, the Naturepedic 20% off sale is happening.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Available in either Premium Smoked Gouda or Premium White Cheddar and Black Pepper flavors, both dishes are made with gourmet shell pasta in delicious cheese sauce.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s no dish more synonymous with a destination than key lime pie in the Florida Keys.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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Most at risk is South Africa’s duty-free exports to the U.S. of items such as cars and citrus fruit under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) — and with it the potential loss of tens of thousands of African jobs.Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Another 192 flights were canceled sparking travel misery for the tens of thousands heading home today after the Christmas holidays.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Showstopper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopper. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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