showpieces

noun

plural of showpiece
as in masterpieces
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 showpieces The reference point is 1930s Milan, where bold material combinations and precise geometry turned these utilitarian spaces into showpieces. — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 For those weary of the overt commercialism surrounding those glitzy showpieces, the GAA provides a refreshing antidote. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The new product lineup isn’t limited to ultra-aged showpieces. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Here are heat-tolerant standouts worth knowing, organized around the qualities that matter most to gardeners who want variety, pollinator traffic and a few showpieces that stop visitors in their tracks. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 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. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Some of the most impressive of these diffuser debuts are offerings from esteemed perfume houses and luxury brands, on a mission to elevate home fragrance through these unique showpieces. — Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpieces
  1. masterpieces
  2. jewels
  3. treasures
  4. prizes
  5. gems
Noun
  • Zaha Hadid Architects principal Patrik Schumacher likens the collection’s élan with that achieved by the masterpieces of Michelangelo and the Renaissance, but reimagined for the 21st century.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The film will explore how the band’s trials and tribulations, personal resilience, and musical dexterity combined to create enduring masterpieces.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of masterpieces
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  • Kate Middleton paired a butter yellow Elie Saab gown with historic royal jewels at Tuesday night’s state banquet for Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman at Windsor Castle.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Her jewels for the evening included her go-to royal headpiece, Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, as well as earrings and a bracelet that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Alicia and Darrell Cortez recently arrived at Shirakawa Elementary School in San Jose bearing books and the promise of prizes.
    — Sharon Chin, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Here’s how to play and win prizes at small Sacramento businesses while getting an early start on holiday shopping.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems

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