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show-stopper
show-stopper
The most exceptional or memorable performance or item among others; a stand-out. Yeah, the opening act was a real show-stopper—the headlining band was disappointing in comparison! All the pieces in the designer's collection were excellent, but the wedding dress was a real show-stopper.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Faustina | | - | Ancient Roman, Italian |
| Sheryl | | SHER-əl | English |
| Terrell | | TER-əl, tə-REL | English |
| Kassandra | | kə-SAN-drə (English) | Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, English (Modern) |
| Totty | | TAHT-ee | English |
| Ili | | - | Hungarian |