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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Over the years, Banksy’s artwork has targeted and satirized British politics, American consumerism and gun ownership, classic art masterpieces, celebrity culture, war, global hunger, pollution, climate change and much more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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After 50 years, the universal themes that made Carrie a horror masterpiece are getting an update for a new generation.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The spa The 57-foot-long underground pool is a treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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With more than 1,000 change-seekers in the audience, a powerhouse panel of judges and nearly $300,000 in prize funding on the line, the energy in the room is electric.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Each of Tatum’s two early assists — a behind-the-back feed to Sam Hauser and a mid-air dish to Pritchard, both of which led to 3-pointers — was highlight-worthy, as was his pinpoint inbounds pass to a cutting Walsh that set up an and-one layup midway through the second quarter.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The highlight of the mission will likely be the few-hour period when Artemis 2 flies around the back side of the moon, at a distance as close as 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers).—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The space reminded me of Soma Winery, another South Main gem.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Next up for the Wolverines is Sunday's Midwest Region final against the winner of Tennessee-Iowa State.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open winner, has reached the final four times.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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