show-stopping

[shoh stahp-ing]

adjective

1. having the qualities of a show-stopper.

Example Sentences

He embarrassed new Prime Minister John Major with a show-stopping appearance during the 1992 party conference debate on Europe, when he lambasted the decision to sign the Maastricht Treaty.

From BBC

Jack van Poortvliet gave Leicester an early lead but Thomas du Toit's try and another from Max Ojomoh - created by Finn Russell's show-stopping interception - pushed Bath 13 points ahead.

From BBC

In his semi-final show Moulding was fast-tracked into the final after guest judge KSI pressed the golden buzzer for his show-stopping performance which ended with an audience member proposing to his girlfriend.

From BBC

Diana Ross returned to the event after 22 years with a show-stopping gown embroidered with her family’s names on its feathered train.

From Salon

Legendary singer Diana Ross wore a show-stopping white ensemble, complete with feathers and a long train that required at least two assistants.

From BBC