SHOWPIECE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

showpiece

noun

Definition of showpiece

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 Supperland, home to James Beard semifinalist beverage director Colleen Hughes, is a showpiece of the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group that’s no stranger to national attention. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the men’s Champions League final for the first time in 30 years after being confirmed as the venue for the 2029 showpiece event. — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 The soaring A-frame bar is the architectural showpiece, its timber ceiling echoing the jagged silhouette of the Brenta Dolomites beyond. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026 He will be assisted by two more East African officials for UEFA’s preseason showpiece event in Djibouti’s Liban Ahmed and Stephen Yiembe from Kenya. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showpiece

Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece

Noun

After a great box office run with a global cume of $224 million, The Social Network continues to be heralded as a masterpiece of its era.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of masterpiece

Noun

Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
All are adorned with jewels and tails made of real horsehair, many of which have been eaten by squirrels or other critters.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is a treasure, and a public good Arkansans have reason to support.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

That the accusation is being made against an African writer about a prize celebrating African writing is something others have noticed and called out.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

For me, at least, the highlight was getting to see Angie throwing up over the side of the boat.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The London edition of Frieze, a longstanding highlight on the global art calendar that draws an annual pilgrimage of high-net-worth collectors, advisors, dealers, curators, institutional directors and amateurs to the British capital.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of highlight

Noun

Nestled a short stroll from the Griffith Park Ranger Station, near some tennis courts and not far from the remains of the park’s original zoo, lies a gem that is on most days behind lock and key.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Now, the world has started to discover a music movement that not so long ago was a hidden gem known only locally.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

The Brewers will face the winner of the ALCS — the Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in the series — in the World Series, which begins next Friday in Milwaukee.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Shane Pinto scored the shootout winner to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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