showstopping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showstopping
Adjective
  • Just by advancing this peace plan for Gaza, Egypt has salvaged the Palestinian aspiration for statehood from Trump’s desire to conjure a showy real estate development deal.
    Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Matching the evening mood, the prose isn’t as showy as in previous Hollinghurst works.
    Sam Worley, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The sunset colors of the house’s terra-cotta facade are as striking and ornate as ever.
    Thao Thai, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
  • But what’s most striking on this new photo is at the top of the phone.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 6 Jan. 2023
  • If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.
    Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2023
Adjective
  • But that wasn’t the part that led to splashy headlines.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Non-film divisions of the company have also had a busy week, with the advertising group hosting a press briefing and streaming flagship Paramount+ throwing a splashy New York premiere for MobLand.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The interface is slick and easy to navigate, with options laid out in large, high-resolution tiles—a step up from the often-clunky screens found on traditional in-seat systems.
    Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Trunk scored the first run in Friday’s game, which was stopped in the bottom of the second inning due to rain and slick conditions.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • His colorful, flamboyant style is quintessentially Boricua.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Over time, clothing choices in the workplace have become more flamboyant and corporate dress codes more relaxed, and for many companies, every workday is beginning to look like Casual Friday.
    Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • It is often recognized for its lightweight, non-sticky texture and soft, glossy finish.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Her makeup included bold brows, a slightly smokey eye and a glossy lip for added definition.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The primary suite comes complete with two closets, along with a luxe bath containing dual vanities, a snazzy soaking tub, and a glassy shower.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Jennifer Garner flashes her bright smile while on set in Paris on March 27. 96 of 120 Dapper Dude Matt Bomer sports a snazzy blue blazer for his appearance on The View in New York City on March 27.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Showstopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showstopping. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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