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 Orion Nebula, a showpiece easily visible in small scopes or binoculars below Orion’s Belt, is a bright eyepiece-filling gem.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Princess Margaret Beach and neighboring Lower Bay Beach are the showpieces of an island undeniably blessed with some of the nicest shores in the region.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
This kind of restoration work can transform a tired-looking teak set into a showpiece worth gathering around.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Princess Margaret Beach and neighboring Lower Bay Beach are the showpieces of an island undeniably blessed with some of the nicest shores in the region.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
This kind of restoration work can transform a tired-looking teak set into a showpiece worth gathering around.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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Leo will celebrate Mass in Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and will inaugurate its central spire, the Tower of Jesus Christ, which has made the basilica the world’s tallest church.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Last Day reimagines Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece Mrs Dalloway in a few ways.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The crown jewel here is the Chaîne des Puys, a chain of geologically young dormant volcanoes inactive for 10,000 years.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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From a parade of tall ships to a downtown block party to glimpse of some of our country’s iconic treasures under one roof, this is the time to celebrate the American Experiment.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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Others have noted that police have nabbed underground treasure seekers from time to time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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So far, every couple has split the prize.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The 20-year-old was a persistent nuisance pressing Swiss defenders and nearly produced a highlight-reel goal, ripping a powerful shot that Gregor Kobel tipped onto the crossbar with a spectacular save in the 49th minute.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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If the intent of these summer shows is to connect art to the earth, these objects are the highlight of the show.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Multicolor round beads sat across the lower lace area, while gem embellishments covered the toe box of the low-cut silhouette and continued around the collar.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026
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Residents try to keep this coastal gem hush-hush, but can't seem to keep the idyllic scenery, trendy shops, and great restaurants entirely under wraps.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Those teams square off Saturday in a winner’s bracket game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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In the eighth inning, Bella Perez belted a two-run home run for the Heralds that wound up being the game winner.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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