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
Jennifer Le, for her part, has become a frequent reference point whenever celebrities want that specific mix of height, surface texture and showpiece trim.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
This top-tier suite—the largest in Las Vegas—is built around privacy and impeccable service that feels closer to a private residence than a hotel showpiece.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like a showpiece opera house to mark your city out as architecturally sophisticated.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
To follow England all the way from their June 17 group opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, to that showpiece at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a short distance from New York City, on July 19 would theoretically cost a fan $7,020 over the eight games.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
This top-tier suite—the largest in Las Vegas—is built around privacy and impeccable service that feels closer to a private residence than a hotel showpiece.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s nothing like a showpiece opera house to mark your city out as architecturally sophisticated.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
To follow England all the way from their June 17 group opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, to that showpiece at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a short distance from New York City, on July 19 would theoretically cost a fan $7,020 over the eight games.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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The marque is full of artists that can’t let their masterpieces go untouched and instead must keep changing the models for new audiences.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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His reflections on the controversies and critical snubbings that greeted movies that have since become consensus masterpieces are nuanced without descending into false modesty.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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April 24 Launched last season, the crown jewel of the Basin’s adventure dining offerings is the Progressive Skinner’s Dinner, each of its four courses requiring some traveling.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Taking its name from Don Winslow’s novella, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth as Mike, a lone-wolf jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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The dictator had set his mind on claiming all the sunken treasure off his country’s coast and would brook no competition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Explore the Museum of Underwater Art, Australia Snorkelers and scuba divers glide by dozens of underwater art installations at this museum filled with sunken treasures.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today’s award winners included both jury and audience prizes, along with a number of special jury prizes for films, performances, and more.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Yun Lim’s winning look will be produced and sold by Boll & Branch, while additional cash prizes were granted for the winners.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tarzan This late-episode highlight just has a very funny conceit (Tarzan breaks up with Jane after noticing several red flags) paired with a host who has the benefit of having played this character before in a big-budget film.—
Charu Sinha,
Vulture,
1 Feb. 2026
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The highlight of these sneakers is definitely the striking Shox pillars on the sole.—
Katharina Fuchs,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Former Leafs director of amateur scouting Wes Clark and current director Mark Leach, with the Leafs scouts, have unearthed some relative gems in four consecutive drafts.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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But FOToS took up the most oxygen last year; its author, a two-time winner here, certainly will earn his third.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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The winner of the runoff election will have a bit of a head start, but a Saturday victory isn’t a guarantee of the same outcome later this year.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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