: a prime or outstanding example used for exhibition
Examples of showpiece in a Sentence
The museum's showpiece is a painting by Picasso.
The house is an architectural showpiece.
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Though David fell ill and died before the dwelling was completed in 1929, Madeline worked with the Finnish architect and artisans from his homeland to create a lavish two-story showpiece with Moorish influences.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Its showpiece is the quadruple stack of full-length entries in its center.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 19 July 2025
Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort is not merely a design bravura showpiece, but a rare luxury hotel where the personalized service is warmhearted, rather than condescending.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The wow factor runs away The zebra was meant to be the ultimate showpiece for the Ford family, taking its place among the family's alpacas, bison, cattle and other farm animals.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 10 June 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Its showpiece is the quadruple stack of full-length entries in its center.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 19 July 2025
Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort is not merely a design bravura showpiece, but a rare luxury hotel where the personalized service is warmhearted, rather than condescending.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
The wow factor runs away The zebra was meant to be the ultimate showpiece for the Ford family, taking its place among the family's alpacas, bison, cattle and other farm animals.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 10 June 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showpiece. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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showpiece
noun
show·piece
ˈshō-ˌpēs 
: a very fine example used for exhibition
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