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
  • Flowering non-stop summer-through fall in showy combinations of yellow, orange, and red, blanket flower provides a good source of nectar to native bees and butterflies, while the small seeds are eaten by finches.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Definition of showy
Adjective
  • Enter one of the 315 guestrooms and suites and automatic blinds open to reveal striking runway views.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Amazingly, for all his striking power, Mbappé may not be France’s most crucial player.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of striking
Adjective
  • Like the switch suggests, The Vampire Lestat takes its inspiration from Rice’s 1985 novel of the same name, giving audiences their first taste of a show told entirely from the perspective of the dramatic, flashy, and murderous vampire Lestat.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
  • For all of the fanfare surrounding power hitters and flashy fielders, a dominant pitcher is often more valuable.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • There was nothing splashy about anything Kekäläinen did on Wednesday.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of splashy
Adjective
  • However, these benefits can’t be fully enjoyed if you’re left with flat and slick strands.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
  • The hair at the crown is smoothed back but not slick—in fact, there’s a decent amount of volume up top—with virtually no visible part.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 July 2026
Definition of slick
Adjective
  • Edgar Guerrero was one of the many with the flamboyant headgear.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • The 44-year-old wore the deep green velvet robe and black hat trimmed with flamboyant white ostrich feathers while attending the service alongside other senior royals.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of flamboyant
Adjective
  • This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of glossy
Adjective
  • And sure, 200 may seem snazzier than 250, just as a 20th or 30th wedding anniversary often gets more attention than a 25th.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Iconic songwriter Jimmy Jam folded his hands together for a snazzy shot.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of snazzy
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