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
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.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 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, 1 Dec. 2025
Against this backdrop, destinations like the House of Sulwhasoo aren’t just showpieces.
—Carol Rh Malasig, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 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, 1 Dec. 2025
Against this backdrop, destinations like the House of Sulwhasoo aren’t just showpieces.
—Carol Rh Malasig, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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
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Museums & Cultural Landmarks Home to masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio and Mantegna, this elegant gallery is one of Italy’s most important art museums, located in the Brera district.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-four masterpieces, many rarely lent, were gathered from museums all over the world and brought together in the city where Caravaggio, born Michelangelo Merisi, arrived penniless in 1592.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Later commentaries describe the relics that came out of the Buddha’s ashes as glittering jewels — some as small as mustard seeds and others resembling gems or golden nuggets.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The head of France’s Louvre Museum has resigned four months after a brazen daylight heist, in which thieves took jewels worth approximately $102 million.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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His latest work treasures motion in both its study of dance music that straddles the 20th and 21st centuries and its gentle tug away from pure pop.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The museum’s incredible holdings—Rembrandts, Impressionist treasures, thousands of pre-Columbian wonders—will be on view again after years in storage or on loan.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Atlanta is back in the hunt for one of the Democratic Party’s biggest prizes.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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What to see today Walk or drive to gawk at the 20th-century gems like the Miller House and Garden, which blends history, nature and modern aesthetics.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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Believe it or not, Richie’s beauty favorites are chock-full of drugstore gems—starting at just $7.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Showpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpieces. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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