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
Princess Margaret Beach and neighboring Lower Bay Beach are the showpieces of an island undeniably blessed with some of the nicest shores in the region.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
This kind of restoration work can transform a tired-looking teak set into a showpiece worth gathering around.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Baltimore’s first tunnel project Baltimore was supposed to be the first showpiece of what Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, Boring Company, could be capable of.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The set would serve as a showpiece for anyone who is serious about the game, and perhaps art, and travels around a bit for matches.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
This kind of restoration work can transform a tired-looking teak set into a showpiece worth gathering around.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Baltimore’s first tunnel project Baltimore was supposed to be the first showpiece of what Elon Musk’s tunneling startup, Boring Company, could be capable of.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The set would serve as a showpiece for anyone who is serious about the game, and perhaps art, and travels around a bit for matches.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The works come from the museum’s large collection of masterpieces of American and European modern art that was acquired by the wife of the former shah in the 1970s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Children are seen as neither a treasure nor the future flag bearers of this country’s immense potential and responsibility.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Because the Knicks are prize fighters.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Seeing these rock carvings up close is the real highlight of the tour.—
Kelsey Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Palin was the only Monty Python representative on stage, but the second python of the night after a snake featured in one of the highlight videos.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The comment reignited global debate over the gem’s origins, its transfer to British hands during the colonial era and decades‑long calls from countries across South Asia for its repatriation.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The statement counts double for the Aeolian Islands and triple for the island of Alicudi, a gem in the Mediterranean Sea that has been a refuge for my family for 34 years.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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The Frost and Victoire play their winner take all Game 5 in Quebec on Monday night with a 6 pm CT puck drop.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Baseball region final Game 1 winners were Hagerty, Orangewood, TFA, Lake Minneola and Bishop Moore.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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