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
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.
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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
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
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
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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Paintings by Gustav Klimt, Henri Matisse, Egon Schiele, Amedeo Modigliani, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud are among the dozens of masterpieces being sold by UK billionaire Joe Lewis and his daughter, Vivienne, at Sotheby’s in London in June.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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As with the first quartet that dropped in 2022, the new references also celebrate the Louvre’s ancient masterpieces.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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Located in the middle of archaeological treasures, the boutique hotel is in walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Myanmar produces 90% of the world’s rubies, but human rights groups urge jewelers to boycott the gems because the industry finances both military governments and ethnic armed groups fueling civil conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Flaherty hopes to bring some gems to the Jayhawk program.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Showpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpieces. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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