showstopper 
showstopper
Definition
show·stop·per (-stäp′ər)
noun
- a song or sequence in a musical theater production, show, etc. so exciting or impressive that applause from the audience interrupts the performance
- anything so exciting, impressive, showy, etc. that it attracts much attention
show′·stop′·ping adjective or show′·-stop′ping
showstopper
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- follow: I can't help thinking its going to be hard for Miss Triplett to follow this, almost showstopper.
- sing: I've even been persuaded to take part myself and will be singing a showstopper from the hit musical Joseph " .
Adjective modifier
- real: June is in charge of the flowers - her Clematis ' Avalanche ' is a real showstopper.
- main: The other main showstopper was realizing BB was quietly munching on one. hmmm.
- new: What's your opinion of Apple's new showstopper?
- other: The other main showstopper was realizing BB was quietly munching on one. hmmm.
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