show-stopping
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Frankenstein-like, she springs back to life for a show-stopping, floor rattling version of Bad Romance, that feels both cathartic and celebratory.
From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025
Kendrick Lamar's show-stopping performance at Super Bowl on Sunday was, for many, a victory lap following his knock-out blow in a long-running beef with fellow rapper Drake.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2025
Whether you’re in search of a show-stopping centerpiece, a quick weekday bake or something to enjoy with coffee the morning after the feast, these recipes are tested, crowd-pleasing favorites.
From Salon • Nov. 19, 2024
Baking a show-stopping, multi-layer cake can feel like biting off more than you can chew — but a loaf cake?
From Salon • Oct. 26, 2024
His show-stopping performances encouraged piano builders to adopt iron frames to replace wooden ones, because pianos simply broke under the hammering Liszt gave them on stage.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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