Showstopper is an English word with synonyms like stopper or act. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Showstopper meaning
- A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production.
- Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
Synonyms of Showstopper
Using Showstopper
- The main meaning on this page is: A performance or segment of a theatrical production that induces a positive audience reaction strong enough to pause the production. | Any impediment that prevents all further progress. | Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
- Useful related words include: show-stopper, stopper, act, routine.
- In the example corpus, showstopper often appears in combinations such as: the showstopper, real showstopper, and showstopper.
Context around Showstopper
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 7 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Showstopper
- In this selection, "showstopper" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 20.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, real, themed, biscuit, desserts, sush and finished stand out and add context to how "showstopper" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a biscuit showstopper and a real showstopper for any. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "showstopper" sits close to words such as abayomi, adoptees and adopter, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with showstopper
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
You need a showstopper, she tells Oliver. (7 words)
It’s a showstopper in every way. (7 words)
I keep calling her the showstopper,” she told the outlet. (10 words)
This time around, Prue, Paul, Noel and Alison will be joined in the tent by stars from EastEnders, Corrie and Emmerdale, who will be fighting to make three festive-themed challenges, including a yule log and a biscuit showstopper. (39 words)
The stunning view from the Grand View has always been a showstopper, but the new refresh of the interior is on par to the beloved natural landscape from the floor-to-ceiling windows. (33 words)
Back in the audience at the fashion show, the crowd will get antsy, and Wyatt will realize that he forgot to tell the lights and music guy that Ridge had pulled the showstopper. (33 words)
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024: 17 great theatre, circus and cabaret shows including Cyrano and Showstopper! (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
From showstopper desserts, to panettone with a modern twist and not forgetting a festive favourite - the mince pie.
Showstopper Sush’s graceful walk on the ramp left everyone spellbound as the audience could not stop clapping and cheering for her.
The stunning view from the Grand View has always been a showstopper, but the new refresh of the interior is on par to the beloved natural landscape from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
You need a showstopper, she tells Oliver.
A generously-sized plate of Iberian pork rice with bravas sauce is the showstopper, finished off with a char-grilled top that is as impressive to look at as it is tasty.
Angelica gigas, also known as giant Angelica, is a lesser known but stunning garden plant a real showstopper for any garden.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a showstopper, as expected, at the European Championship.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024: 17 great theatre, circus and cabaret shows including Cyrano and Showstopper!
However, the showstopper, the pumpkin pie served with pecan ice cream, has been a topic of discussion in the office since our visit.
I keep calling her the showstopper,” she told the outlet.
Not only is the Zenbook Duo an eye-catching product in its category (i.e., laptops), I'd argue it's a showstopper across CES 2024 showcase items.
Plus, it'll be a showstopper on literally any holiday table.
This space-themed showstopper features a creamy milk chocolate shell, adorned with 3D white rocket-ship detailing that tastes as good as it looks.
This time around, Prue, Paul, Noel and Alison will be joined in the tent by stars from EastEnders, Corrie and Emmerdale, who will be fighting to make three festive-themed challenges, including a yule log and a biscuit showstopper.
Back in the audience at the fashion show, the crowd will get antsy, and Wyatt will realize that he forgot to tell the lights and music guy that Ridge had pulled the showstopper.
But it’s the movie’s other Schlesinger composition, “Don’t Write Me Off Just Yet,” that turns out to be the real showstopper.
From the Forrester mansion, Eric will be amused that Quinn’s modeling the showstopper.
It’s a showstopper in every way.
Moss is a showstopper as Cecilia, a woman who flees her abusive boyfriend, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen).
Or for more beautiful beige options check out the carousel below where you're sure to find a showstopper.
Common combinations with showstopper
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the showstopper 8×
- real showstopper 3×
- and showstopper 3×
- be showstopper 3×
- been showstopper 2×
- showstopper she 2×
- showstopper as 2×
- showstopper the 2×
- it showstopper 2×
- showstopper in 2×