showstoppers

noun

plural of showstopper
as in beauties
a physically attractive person at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper

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Recent Examples of showstoppers The cute tops turn simple outfits into showstoppers; just look to Joanna Gaines, who often reaches for the layer as proof. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 That aching ballad about wanting more, aside from being one of the big showstoppers, holds a special place for Greene. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 But the showstoppers are the ones that take advantage of Marea’s ocean views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 Whether your style leans more feminine, classic, or laid-back, these easy-to-accessorize showstoppers are here to help. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026 But the real showstoppers are the plants that grow inside and drape over the planters. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The hotel's dining rooms are visual showstoppers, reminiscent of a grand Loire Valley estate. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Kelli Barclay is Goodspeed’s go-to person for spectacular old-school tap dance showstoppers. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 Zinnias are showstoppers in the garden thanks to their colorful daisy-like blooms that are vigorous and easy to grow. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstoppers
  1. beauties
  2. dolls
  3. lookers
  4. dishes
  5. tens
  6. babes
Noun
  • Curry is largely there for comic relief, swanning in with a bevy of beauties, challenging Bosley (Bill Murray) to a sumo match, and, sadly, getting murdered by the pool, thus depriving us of Curry’s magnetic presence for the rest of the film.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Angelonia varieties such as Angelface are daring vertical beauties that adore sunshine.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauties
Noun
  • The dolls and books, which depict 9- and 10-year-olds, became part of daily life for millions of American girls.
    — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Most store shelves were filled with fashion dolls and products focused on beauty and appearance.
    — Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dolls
Noun
  • The analysis examined how many lookers pursued both living options across 50 large metropolitan areas, as well as a national benchmark.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • The more renowned the art, the greater the number of clueless lookers, joyless collectors, donors in search of tax breaks, and steroidal museums.
    — Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Definition of lookers
Noun
  • Glossy tomatoes on the vine, a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano (party favors), piles of lemons, platters of antipasti, and dishes arriving from friends’ kitchens bring more life and color to a room than anything overly decorative ever could.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, pre-rinsing dishes can waste more water than simply putting the dishes in the dishwasher as is.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of dishes
Noun
  • While spoken language might benefit us in myriad ways, no single activity requires it, let alone explains what triggered its ongoing evolution over tens to hundreds of thousands of years.
    — Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • A day earlier, tens of thousands of Spaniards in cities across the country joined protests against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and Sánchez's resignation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tens
Noun
  • What turns him on is cryptic babes, brawling men and stagy fables of lust, rivalry and possession.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Pampers Swaddlers These tried-and-true diapers, available in preemie sizes—plus larger sizes for growing babes—are a must-have for life with a newborn.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026
Definition of babes

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“Showstoppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstoppers. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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