as in masterpiece
something of excellent value, merit, or quality that is being shown or presented
The showpiece of her collection was displayed prominently in the center of the room.
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Recent Examples of showpiece
Since then, the big games have returned to London — tellingly, the 1992 European Cup final won by Barcelona was the last time UEFA staged their showpiece occasion in the English capital for 19 years — and new heroes created, including England’s Lionesses winning Euro 2022.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This isn’t just a showpiece, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
For the evening, Kate wore her favorite showpiece, the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But before then, Seattle is getting a showpiece final.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This isn’t just a showpiece, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
For the evening, Kate wore her favorite showpiece, the Lover’s Knot Tiara.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But before then, Seattle is getting a showpiece final.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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On the eve of the war, Jaujard, with the help of staff and volunteers, secretly arranged for the Mona Lisa and thousands of other masterpieces to be evacuated to the French countryside to protect them from looting.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Harvard jokesters’ ad noted that a $10 million reward is being offered for the return of the 13 missing masterpieces that were taken from the Boston museum 35 years ago.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actor, who portrayed dapper casino thief Danny Ocean in Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, reflected on the audacious burglary in which a group of thieves stole more than $100 million worth of historic jewels from Paris' foremost museum on Sunday.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The treasure was found in the ancient city of Hippos near the Sea of Galilee in July.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Having analyzed the treasure, the study authors now postulate that the diversity that would come to define the Scythian animal style might reflect different social groups utilizing and adapting the theme for funerary rituals.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since 2014, Tulsa’s Woody Guthrie Center has awarded the prize to past honorees like Pete Seeger, Mavis Staples, Kris Kristofferson, Norman Lear, John Mellencamp, Chuck D, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Pussy Riot, and Tom Morello.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But against the Jets, Horn padded his highlight reel and stat sheet with a pair of exceptional plays on the ball.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, the highlight reel is surely going to have the Falcons’ offensive stars, running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London, leading the way after their generous contributions to that side of the ball.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, this humble pantry gem has a wealth of other uses that can make life a little easier outside both the kitchen and your cleaning caddy.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their new trend report breaks down destinations gaining the most buzz – and a few American getaways cracked the list of international gems.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tony Award winner Doug Hughes will direct.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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