showstopper
- a variation of show-stopper.
Example Sentences
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Two years since his breakout at Euro 2024, where he embarrassed defenders for fun and still finished his homework on the side, the country’s youngest showstopper has gone oddly quiet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The showstopper: a long, sheer coat, with LED lights running along the back and sleeves.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
But the showstopper comes Thursday, when first-quarter growth data is set to show how the economy fared in what has so far been a turbulent year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Kelson chooses performance, and turns out a showstopper that director Nia DaCosta renders in golden glory.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2026
I always thought love was about the showstopper moments.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
