showstopper
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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
While it is undoubtedly a showstopper, it is not without contradictions and there was criticism that it was not a representation of "real" Scotland.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
They are also quite the showstopper in an elaborate brunch spread.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
Suddenly, what could have been “just sparkling water” becomes a showstopper — floating jewel-toned, botanical, quietly elegant.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
I always thought love was about the showstopper moments.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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