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	Pronounced	Usage
Amse	-	Frisian
Saturnina	sah-toor-NEE-nah (Spanish)	Ancient Roman, Spanish
Kyros	-	Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Kemen	-	Basque
Svetopolk	-	Medieval Slavic (Hypothetical)
Jozua	YO-zuy-ah	Dutch