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
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Nava gathered a knockout cast including Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Benito Martinez, Jacob Vargas, Constance Marie and Jennifer Lopez.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter Storm Blair knocked out utilities for hundreds of thousands of customers across the U.S., leaving many American households in the dark Monday.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Jan. 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
Together, the pair have leaned into Hollywood glamour with knockout gowns that pack a punch.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Nava gathered a knockout cast including Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits, Esai Morales, Benito Martinez, Jacob Vargas, Constance Marie and Jennifer Lopez.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Heavy snowfall, ice accumulation and strong winds have battered the eastern United States, knocking out power to homes and businesses.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Winter Storm Blair knocked out utilities for hundreds of thousands of customers across the U.S., leaving many American households in the dark Monday.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockout
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It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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Like Japan’s ultra-exclusive and expensive Toyota 2000GT and Mazda Cosmo, the Nissan Fairlady Z (as it was officially sold in Japan) has a beautiful sports-car shape.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 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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Photographed on December 29, the musician and beauty mogul was spotted in a vintage, tricolor brown Oscar De La Renta fur hat—sourced from vintage boutique My Haute Wardrobe.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Our staff and testers A beauty product is a personal purchase.Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
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The four artists showcased a collaborative mural, paintings on canvas, sketches on paper and a pyramid of dolls, masks, ceramic figures and books.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Friends Dog Grooming Car Toy Get ready to build and play out a day at the groomer with this Lego Friends kit, which comes with two mini dolls, two dog toy figures, a car, pool, and pet care accessories.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sara arrived home just before 9 p.m., and Lyons was allegedly waiting outside wearing a motorcycle helmet, according to the woman who gave Sara a ride home, Mahomet police show.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, Jason Kelce was featured in People Magazine wearing a yellow-gold Rolex Submariner.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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For example, perhaps there’s an amazing piece of art that just needs a new frame or a gorgeous armoire begging for a fresh paint job.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sawai’s gorgeous Dior gown featured a sole peplum detail and a belt in the center.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
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The steaks are sensational, but the restaurant is also known for its legendary salad bar (rumored to be the first in Nashville) with its homemade dressings like green goddess, French, thousand island, and old-fashioned blue cheese.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2010, a new goddess, about two feet tall and cast in bronze, was set to appear in a village within the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Joining Thomas’s ensuing battle to save his wife from the lustful Orlok’s trance is Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz (Willem Dafoe).David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last night at a white elephant party, an In Waves vinyl record became the hottest commodity, which speaks to the album’s innate power to put experimental dance fans into a crowd-swaying trance.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
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