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
Celestial pièce de résistance For most amateur and professional astronomers, Saturn is the telescopic showpiece of the night sky.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Some gardeners use foxglove in borders or as a colorful showpiece.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
Our Top Picks for the Best Double Sink Bathroom Vanities
From the design perspective, this is also a decor item that is the showpiece of the space.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
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.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for showpiece
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
Some gardeners use foxglove in borders or as a colorful showpiece.
—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
Our Top Picks for the Best Double Sink Bathroom Vanities
From the design perspective, this is also a decor item that is the showpiece of the space.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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In Sally Potter’s 1992 masterpiece Orlando, Virginia Woolf’s classic novel of a British aristocrat who is born in the Elizabethan era and goes on to live for hundreds of years—oh, and who also changes genders at around the age of 30—is brought to bold and brilliant visual life.
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First-time visitors can expect a labyrinthine world—55 rooms, taking up over 21,00 square feet in all over five floors—connected by three lifts and four staircases, the most dramatic of which is a spiral masterpiece originally designed by Foster + Partners and extended as part of the renovation.
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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While the crime plot is an obvious highlight, I was stunned by Tilly and Gershon’s incredible chemistry and the rejection of stereotypical noir tropes.
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Zermatt is home to some of Europe's most breathtaking glaciers, making these ice giants a highlight of any visit.
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up four runs, six hits and two walks while striking out seven in five innings.
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There have been only two Mega Millions jackpot winners in 2026 so far.
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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