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 mall also features some showpiece robots, including a life-size Albert Einstein humanoid (worth about $97,000).
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Other Saudi brands, meanwhile, have been promoted across recent club and international showpieces including Aramco, Riyadh Air and Visit Saudi.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Other Saudi brands, meanwhile, have been promoted across recent club and international showpieces including Aramco, Riyadh Air and Visit Saudi.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Our week-long tester, the 2025 Lincoln Aviator Reserve AWD wrapped in Infinite Black Metallic was a showpiece.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
The Californian hip-hop icon will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the Australian Football League’s showpiece event.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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As most movie lovers know, checking in at the Bates proved unfortunate for Marion Crane, the character played by Janet Leigh in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 masterpiece Psycho.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the crown jewel will be the world’s highest observation deck at 644 meters (2,112 feet), providing panoramic 360-degree views that will undoubtedly become one of Earth’s most photographed vantage points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now who will be competing for the big prize this season?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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How many Powerball numbers are needed to win a prize?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Winning was also the highlight for Tyla.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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That is a highlight of the choreography.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The gems do just enough to keep the top decent, with a few hanging pieces across her bellybutton.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nestled in the rolling hills of Capay Valley--45 minutes from Sacramento--this unexpected gem offers more than just slot machines and poker tables.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yet Nigeria still boast depth, with new Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare scoring the winner in their 1-0 victory over Rwanda.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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