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 But there is only one trophy for the quadrennial global showpiece — the prize typically resides at the FIFA Museum in Zurich — making the chance to design its bespoke luggage a particular honour. — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026 The atrium features a showpiece sofa shaped like the infinity sign, plus playful brass and handspun wool chairs by Egg Designs, while the library room’s backlit shelves are stacked with Assouline coffee table books and various objets d’art. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 TacticalGeek also emphasizes that VX2 is not simply a larger showpiece. — New Atlas, 9 July 2026 The famous rings are now tilted some 9 degrees toward Earth, once again making this planet a showpiece for telescopic observation. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for showpiece

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Noun

Born in 1906, Visconti was older than either collaborator, and his high-toned, overripe style, expressed in his masterpieces Senso (1954) and The Leopard (1963), arguably renders him an even more remote figure.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
In the 2014 sci-fi film Ex Machina, Oscar Isaac played a reclusive AI-tech billionaire dwelling in an architectural masterpiece—the Juvet Landscape Hotel—and a private summer home in Valldal, Norway.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterpiece

Noun

The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

Via a points system, entrants will not only compete for prize money in individual races but also vie for a $5 million prize pool divided up based on the series’ final standings.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
With a $75 million prize pool up for grabs, Nigma Galaxy hopes a win would signal that the Arab gaming scene is finally being taken seriously.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Noun

The chicken enchiladas with salsa verde cremosa were good, but the Black Angus tacos, served on corn tortillas darkened with squid ink, are the highlight here.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The other highlight was an immersive fashion exhibition spread over two floors.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of highlight

Noun

Along the corseted bodice and skirt, gold baguette gems added touches of sparkle.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of gem

Noun

That will be Cancelo and Jules Kounde, though Xavi Espart is another option in addition to a multifunctional World Cup winner in Eric Garcia.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
There are other accomplished sprinters in the peloton, but her dominance this season is akin to five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar (21 wins this year) on the men’s side.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

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