showpiece

noun

Definition of showpiecenext
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 The façade is the showpiece, but those oversize windows don’t hurt. — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 17 July 2026 But there is only one trophy for the quadrennial global showpiece — the prize typically resides at the FIFA Museum in Zurich — making the chance to design its bespoke luggage a particular honour. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026 The atrium features a showpiece sofa shaped like the infinity sign, plus playful brass and handspun wool chairs by Egg Designs, while the library room’s backlit shelves are stacked with Assouline coffee table books and various objets d’art. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 TacticalGeek also emphasizes that VX2 is not simply a larger showpiece. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for showpiece
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
  1. masterpiece
  2. jewel
  3. treasure
  4. prize
  5. highlight
  6. gem
  7. winner
Noun
  • However, this masterpiece of art is temporarily residing in The British Museum in London, England, on a historic once-in-a-generation agreement from France while its permanent home undergoes major museum renovations.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • According to rumors, their long and intense time on the set of Kubrick’s final masterpiece irreparably disrupted the balance between the two, speculation fueled by a 2024 interview Kidman gave for the film's 25th anniversary.
    — Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterpiece
Noun
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure
Noun
  • Combined with more money than ever from domestic prize-money distributions, the Premier League’s middle has probably never been stronger.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The overall Powerball jackpot is now nearly $1 billion and will be the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of prize
Noun
  • The episode picks up when Bret and Robert have their first tense interaction — their vaguely hostile and lightly homoerotic back-and-forth continues to be the highlight of the show for me.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While competing in the games was one highlight, Phillips said her first visit to Israel was also personally meaningful for three main reasons.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of highlight
Noun
  • And that’s without factoring in what had, until my most recent visit to this bit of the Lincolnshire coast in 2024, been a hidden gem.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of gem
Noun
  • Tonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And with another Formula One weekend approaching, bringing precisely the international, high-spending and well-travelled customer this property was designed to attract, that decision looks to be a winner.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of winner

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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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