noun
- An act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down.
- synonyms: show-stopper, stopper
- Something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal.
- usage: "she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper"
- synonyms: show-stopper
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