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
But before then, Seattle is getting a showpiece final.
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The mall also features some showpiece robots, including a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid (worth about $97,000).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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James Nalton, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The mall also features some showpiece robots, including a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid (worth about $97,000).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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The contemporary architectural masterpiece was designed by Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects and is now being offered for sale by its current owners, a former fashion executive and her husband.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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The many masterpieces of the museum’s Art Deco collection, the largest in the world, will be on display, such as pieces by Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, who pioneered the pavilion at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, which gave birth to the term Art Deco.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, the brand is known for the Létrange Empreinte bag and its sculptural twisted handle, that was originally intended to be a jewel itself before creative director Mathias Jaquemet put it on the leather accessory.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Like a teapot on a slow boil, they are supposed to heat up gradually over many months, riding a rising tension that reaches its crescendo in its final weeks, as players or teams slug it out for that last jewel.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The effervescent Milford landed one of Coming Home’s four acting Oscar nominations, with Fonda and Jon Voight winning the best actress and best actor prizes and Bruce Dern getting nominated for his supporting turn.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes from two, three, four and five times.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 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
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The videos in those boxes contained much more than just his Never Get Busted highlight reel.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aberdeenshire This gem tucked right in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town offers an atmospheric home base for exploring the city.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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The singer — whose life story was adapted into the 2012 musical Melanie and the Record Man — dropped several gems about her transformative festival experience during a 2018 interview with Best Classic Bands.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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The winner in that election will serve the final two years of Martyka's term.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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