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
Here’s the big question: is Japan’s carbon market a transitional model for leading economies—or an elaborate climate showpiece with limited bite?
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Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
With this weekend’s domestic games taking place between the Champions League quarter-finals and also during the men’s international break, many leagues use it as an opportunity to schedule ‘showpiece’ fixtures in bigger stadiums.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Its architectural showpiece is a grand, hyper-marbled, slightly anachronistic Deco-style staircase.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
With this weekend’s domestic games taking place between the Champions League quarter-finals and also during the men’s international break, many leagues use it as an opportunity to schedule ‘showpiece’ fixtures in bigger stadiums.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Its architectural showpiece is a grand, hyper-marbled, slightly anachronistic Deco-style staircase.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
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All that matters is the performance, and Kross is in the midst of weaving a masterpiece of self-promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The chicken rub recipe and the zippy salad dressing transform basic staples like chicken and carrots into restaurant-quality masterpieces.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Of course, Aberg can only know so much about Charlotte’s jewel right now.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Trainer Todd Pletcher, 0-10 at the Preakness, is looking for his first middle jewel of the Triple Crown. 7.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Helena Simon's handcrafted blooms transform fleeting garden beauties into forever treasures.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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According to the California Lottery, not long after Rodriguez celebrated his win, another top prize for the same scratcher game was sold.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The prize is now in its fifth year, and Davis will hand out its top prize at a ceremony Friday evening.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The highlight by far is a fantastically villainous turn by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman as a sadistic arms dealer.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The space will serve up the restaurant’s signature Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian fusion cuisine with the new Vivo Menu, which features highlights like Mushroom Tobanyaki or Robata Donburri bowls.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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One of my four sisters would grab the paper and read these gems out loud, in a proclamation voice with special intonation for any name-drop of an Ivy League or Seven Sisters school.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Shōgun Emmy winner Anna Sawai and Drive My Car star Hidetoshi Nishijima are set to join the cast of the A24 crime pic Enemies, starring Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Tom Rinaldi, winner of 17 national Sports Emmy Awards and seven national Edward R. Murrow Awards, will offer feature interviews.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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