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
Iran’s participation in the global soccer showpiece was thrown into doubt after co-hosts the United States launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Atletico Madrid probably await in the quarter-finals, with Arsenal likely last-four opponents, while on the other side, one of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich would be expected to reach the showpiece.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Her performance is a showpiece of stiffness and resentment, all mannered pouting and stern forehead-forward stares, that’s two steps away from parody — until her earrings in the sixth episode bring it over the line.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
This showpiece for Swire Hotels’ House Collective (also in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu) is as slick and sophisticated as ever—an original design hotel that’s true to its label.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Reuters, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Atletico Madrid probably await in the quarter-finals, with Arsenal likely last-four opponents, while on the other side, one of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich would be expected to reach the showpiece.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Her performance is a showpiece of stiffness and resentment, all mannered pouting and stern forehead-forward stares, that’s two steps away from parody — until her earrings in the sixth episode bring it over the line.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
This showpiece for Swire Hotels’ House Collective (also in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu) is as slick and sophisticated as ever—an original design hotel that’s true to its label.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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Fans familiar with 1985’s beat-tastic, falsetto-fluttery, Technicolor masterpiece Cupid & Psyche 85 may blanch at Songs to Remember’s wispy skeletal attempts at dub and acoustic pop (especially since the album has, until now, been out of print and unavailable on streaming).—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2026
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To tackle Martinez’s crackling masterpiece, or to sip pozole verde and crunch into pescadillas made by Lorenzo’s daughters, isn’t to experience their histories as facsimile.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Following Princess Margaret’s death in 2002, its whereabouts remained unclear, adding to its reputation as a missing royal jewel.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Broward Center, built in 1991, is a critical economic jewel for the city, Hooper said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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No one knows how the treasure ended up buried.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Event organizers know where their ancient bread is buttered, too, with IV only offering a $40,000 prize pool.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year is the first of three years of the competition; four cash prizes will be awarded to winners each year, Creager said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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That catch alone would have been a career-defining highlight.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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The highlight of Ruth Hammack’s week is attending services in the white trailer on the south end of town.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Aside from being a practical closet staple, the reviews really convinced me that this dress is a gem.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing the North Fork gem to close for swimming this summer.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your winner is, of course, Jon Cooper, who helped engineer a late-season turnaround — particularly on defense — that has the Lightning looking, once again, like a real threat.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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