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
Today, Lago Lomita’s four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,000-square-foot main house is a showpiece of adobe craftsmanship, reimagined by architect Guy Denues.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Purdies will lose their minds over the ring—there couldn’t be a more perfect museum showpiece.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Since then, the big games have returned to London — tellingly, the 1992 European Cup final won by Barcelona was the last time UEFA staged their showpiece occasion in the English capital for 19 years — and new heroes created, including England’s Lionesses winning Euro 2022.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This isn’t just a showpiece, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Purdies will lose their minds over the ring—there couldn’t be a more perfect museum showpiece.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Since then, the big games have returned to London — tellingly, the 1992 European Cup final won by Barcelona was the last time UEFA staged their showpiece occasion in the English capital for 19 years — and new heroes created, including England’s Lionesses winning Euro 2022.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
This isn’t just a showpiece, though.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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No is poet Idea Vilariño’s final masterpiece, where poetry becomes both refusal and resilience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Smith’s diving interception, which would have essentially put away an eventual 27-19 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and added an exclamation point to a defensive masterpiece by Baltimore, didn’t count.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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This novel was nominated for the Booker prize in 2021 and was praised for being genre-bending.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and the number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Another week, another ridiculous highlight from five-star Houston quarterback commit Keisean Henderson.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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An annual highlight of the breakfast, this year’s celebration will see more than $1 million in university scholarships presented to high school seniors from the program.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon will lead the cast as Deborah, joined by Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and newcomer Kennedi Reece.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
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Wiggins totaled 23 pointsa and five assists, and the game-winner.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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