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, 13 Apr. 2025
The brand has been able to sell high-price point showpieces, over $1,000, in big quantities thanks to its distinctive aesthetic, which has attracted a dedicated following with fashion influencers, well-to-do career women and yummy mummies in the mix.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Before the Wembley showpiece, Palace had to navigate Sunday’s Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Tucked away behind a gated driveway and 30-foot hedges, and protected by a top-grade security system, the modern showpiece was completed this year.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
The brand has been able to sell high-price point showpieces, over $1,000, in big quantities thanks to its distinctive aesthetic, which has attracted a dedicated following with fashion influencers, well-to-do career women and yummy mummies in the mix.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
Before the Wembley showpiece, Palace had to navigate Sunday’s Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Tucked away behind a gated driveway and 30-foot hedges, and protected by a top-grade security system, the modern showpiece was completed this year.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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First, was the Demna retrospective of his visionary fashion masterpieces during his reign at Balenciaga.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Restoration, re-releases: Wong Kar Wai’s romantic masterpiece In The Mood For Love from Janus Films opens at the IFC Center and Film at Lincoln Center this weekend, at L.A.’s Laemmle Royal and Glendale next.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is because the power couple are the current owners of Casa Rosa, a jewel of contemporary architecture designed by Andrés Casillas de Alba in 1978.—
Katia Contreras,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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The philanthropist and felon endowed L.A. with what was then the largest urban park in the world and still remains a jewel of the city.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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If the happy memories some people deposit in the Antidote’s vaults are treasures, then so, in a sense, are the ones that could have brought justice.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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When word spreads about an ancient treasure ship discovered off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races against time and rival treasure hunters to claim their fortune.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This remarkable track record highlights gold’s enduring value as an investment, especially in the modern era.—
Alex Shahidi,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Day Two highlights include a talk by Hollywood publicist and Academy Awards PR specialist Alvar Carretero about film awards as a marketing tool.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Meanwhile, local favorite Pho Momma joined the notable Bib Gourmand list, cementing its status as one of Sacramento’s best under-the-radar dining gems.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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However, the journalist revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is actually a rare pink diamond with a slight rose tone to the gem.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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The three-time Grammy winner was already in Paris for an intimate Spotify Billions Club Live performance, which took place on Wednesday.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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The media had hoped to speak with him at the Memorial Tournament, but the 29-time PGA Tour winner unexpectedly skipped the event.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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