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Princeton's WordNet

  1. show-stopper, showstopper, stoppernoun

    an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

  2. show-stopper, showstoppernoun

    something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal

    "she has a show-stopper of a smile"; "the brilliant orange flowers against the green foliage were a showstopper"

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  1. show-stopper

    A show-stopper is a term used to describe a performance or a portion of a performance that is so impressive or astonishing that it receives prolonged applause or interruption from the audience. It can also refer to any issue or obstacle that significantly hinders progress or prevents operations from moving forward. The term is widely used in different contexts such as theater, music, business, or technology.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of show-stopper in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of show-stopper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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