showstopper

showstopper
showstopper [shō′stäp΄ər]
n.
1. a song or sequence in a musical theater production, show, etc. so exciting or impressive that applause from the audience interrupts the performance
2. anything so exciting, impressive, showy, etc. that it attracts much attention
showstopping
adj.
show-stopping

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show·stop·per (shōʹstŏp'ər) n. Informal
1. A performance or performer that evokes so much applause from the audience that the show is temporarily interrupted.
2. A particularly arresting person or thing, especially one that draws attention away from others or brings a course of action to a halt.
  showʹstop'ping adj.

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