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
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Zhang’s title reign ended in April 2021 when Rose Namajunas scored a highlight-reel head kick knockout win over the champ 78 seconds into their UFC 261 scrap.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
George Ramsay, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Last year's team was knocked out in the first round as a No. 3 seed against Jack Gohlke and No. 14 Oakland.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Feb. 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
The team has already clinched a spot in the knockout stage.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Zhang’s title reign ended in April 2021 when Rose Namajunas scored a highlight-reel head kick knockout win over the champ 78 seconds into their UFC 261 scrap.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
According to Opta, this was just the fourth time that the team at the top of the Premier League has been knocked out of the FA Cup by a side from outside the top flight.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Last year's team was knocked out in the first round as a No. 3 seed against Jack Gohlke and No. 14 Oakland.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
Adjective
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It's made up of tiny ice crystals that can transform into a variety of intricate symmetrical patterns forming a beautiful snowflake.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another beautiful and sunny afternoon is expected in Central Florida on Saturday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 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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As far as citrus fruits go, the bulbous beauties may be the most unsung.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
8 Feb. 2025
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After diving into other categories including beauty, Combs’ retail business was $525 million in 2016.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Disneyland kicks off Black History Month with gospel music and soul food The Sakura line includes fuzzy and furry plush dolls of Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, Stitch and Baymax ($35 to $45) and smaller keychain dolls ($15).—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
31 Jan. 2025
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The new and old versions of the classic Barbie dolls are on display at Mattel Design Center in El Segundo, California, U.S., February 22, 2024.—
Melissa Repko,Gabrielle Fonrouge,Michael Wayland,Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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As the United States waged war in Vietnam in the 1960s, the Supreme Court said a Des Moines high school could not prevent students from wearing black armbands in support of a truce.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Finally, pet owners should avoid handling dead birds where possible—and if essential, wear personal protective equipment, including gloves and a mask, when doing so.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fluid performance, gorgeous and vibrant displays, and advanced multitasking software, this phone's got them!—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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This gorgeous 1935 convertible is a big reason why.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Nye took the runway in a navy blue bomber jacket patterned with Greek gods and goddesses as well as a pair of black shorts that hit above the knee.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Greek divinity Nemesis, rarely depicted in art, has no place in the Olympian pantheon of a dozen gods and goddesses.—
Rachel Hadas,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2025
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The trailer features Drake in a trance while posted up in the corner of a speakeasy, sipping on a drink as he’s surrounded by chatty women not paying him any mind.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hypnosis is a method that puts someone in a trance or dream-like state, a relaxed condition, and it has been practiced for thousands of years.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Knockout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockout. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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