Showstopping is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Showstopping meaning
- Characteristic of a showstopper; breathtaking.
- Critical; major.
Using Showstopping
- The main meaning on this page is: Characteristic of a showstopper; breathtaking. | Critical; major.
- In the example corpus, showstopping often appears in combinations such as: the showstopping, her showstopping.
Context around Showstopping
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 7 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Showstopping
- In this selection, "showstopping" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, shorts, simple, downright, bodysuits, dresses and moments stand out and add context to how "showstopping" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include after their showstopping performances last and do the showstopping stunts and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "showstopping" sits close to words such as aaon, abbv and abdalla, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with showstopping
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Bayley McMartin-Pyke with his showstopping icy locks. (8 words)
It's 3D, it's sparkly, it's downright showstopping. (10 words)
Underneath the showstopping exterior, all three generations of the Audi TT used humble underpinnings from the Golf. (17 words)
He’s settled back into the “point man” role the series initially laid out for Ethan, and that means he’ll do the showstopping stunts and plan the mission, but he doesn’t need to own the room. (38 words)
You can build the coverage gradually to go from a subtle, cheer veil where everyone is wondering why you look so fresh to a showstopping afterglow to turn heads on a night out. (33 words)
Adding a little edge to her girly ensemble, the Now or Never singer paired her showstopping frock with a pair of diamante-studded heels to offset her statement choker necklace. (30 words)
It's a sale you don't want to miss with deals on cute dresses, summery shorts, showstopping bodysuits, and more! (21 words)
Example sentences (16)
It's a sale you don't want to miss with deals on cute dresses, summery shorts, showstopping bodysuits, and more!
Paulina Stevens was ushered into marriage at age 17 with several days’ worth of festivities, three showstopping dresses and an heirloom crown.
The simple showstopping moments of the far superior source material are then executed so poorly that you just wish you were reading that instead.
You can build the coverage gradually to go from a subtle, cheer veil where everyone is wondering why you look so fresh to a showstopping afterglow to turn heads on a night out.
Among the cavalcade of boldface names at the premiere, Selena was a showstopping presence in a tantalizingly plunging ensemble.
Bayley McMartin-Pyke with his showstopping icy locks.
Underneath the showstopping exterior, all three generations of the Audi TT used humble underpinnings from the Golf.
With a gold and black interior, marble tables and showstopping presentation – new high-end steakhouse has arrived with flair.
Cardi B released her showstopping hit "WAP" featuring Megan Thee Stallion, choreographer Brian Esperon dropped an impressive dance video to the banger on Friday.
It's 3D, it's sparkly, it's downright showstopping.
The confident queen foreshadowed her excellence with a showstopping spring runway look that came with multiple reveals.
Adding a little edge to her girly ensemble, the Now or Never singer paired her showstopping frock with a pair of diamante-studded heels to offset her statement choker necklace.
Plus, Camila Cabello and Dua Lipa will return to the stage after their showstopping performances last year.
The performance will include a variety of showstopping routines alongside special numbers choreographed specifically for the live show, ranging from the Cha-Cha to the Foxtrot.
He’s settled back into the “point man” role the series initially laid out for Ethan, and that means he’ll do the showstopping stunts and plan the mission, but he doesn’t need to own the room.
On the character development side, the showstopping "This is Me" is a direct reaction to the story and gives the audience insight into the emotions of the circus performers.
Common combinations with showstopping
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: