as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a drop-dead wedding dress that must have cost a fortune
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Recent Examples of drop-dead
Keke Palmer, who is on this year's Time 100 list, is drop-dead gorgeous in a floor length black gown at the Time 100 Gala on April 23 in New York City.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Before looking at any car, decide exactly what your maximum budget is, and then begin looking for your car at 20% above your drop-dead maximum price.
—Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The league had put this past Tuesday as its drop-dead deadline for a deal to be reached without affecting the 2026 schedule.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Her natural curly lob with strategic layers is drop-dead gorgeous.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Vita’s look, though, is drop-dead stunning.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
Its charming space and drop-dead-gorgeous desserts have helped land the restaurant on the list more than 10 times.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Post Ranch Inn is one of the most luxe resorts in California‘s drop-dead gorgeous Big Sur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Before looking at any car, decide exactly what your maximum budget is, and then begin looking for your car at 20% above your drop-dead maximum price.
—Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-dead
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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But having said that, there is also a tenable argument against the team handing him a handsome pay raise.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Queen Elizabeth stepped out in a gorgeous, deep red tweed number while greeting the Emir of Qatar in Windsor in October 2010.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of them are still outwardly gorgeous, soaring as tall as 100 feet with a canopies of 70 feet or more.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given the pretty blatant way that Manus redomiciled in Singapore, Beijing probably had to act to stop other Chinese founders from doing the same thing.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The hotel’s pretty-in-pink Spanish-Mediterranean façade has been a Southern California fixture for 100 years, since earning the moniker The Pink Lady.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Patagonian Scallops Tiny baby button scallops, so cute.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Someone says the rats are actually cute — what’s your honest response?—
Zach Schiffman,
Curbed,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best examples are his stunning goals against Atletico Madrid and Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Drop-dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-dead. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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