showstopper

Example Sentences

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The showstopper: a long, sheer coat, with LED lights running along the back and sleeves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Their comically macabre Act 1 showstopper, “A Little Priest,” in which they gleefully imagine the variety of human pies, needs a little more time in the oven.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Kelson chooses performance, and turns out a showstopper that director Nia DaCosta renders in golden glory.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Right now, the biggest showstopper is arguably a trophy-like wall festooned with 400 dire wolf skulls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

I always thought love was about the showstopper moments.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera