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showstopper

noun (n)

  • an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper.
    Synonym:
    show-stopper
    source: wordnet30
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