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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Bangle nails are dripping in jewels and heavy metals, just like their namesake bracelets.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Post-transformation, Beckham introduces the new Franny while wearing a barely-there top of strung-together chunky jewels, a clever reproduction of the iconic costume worn by Rossellini in the 1992 film.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Those treasures include antique haberdashery walls, an onyx entry table, and a jewelry case reupholstered in kilim with guitar-strap trim, and plenty of personal touches like family photos, all meant to inspire your next purchase, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Inspired by Isaac’s small trove of treasures—and perhaps their own collecting instincts—Knorr and Coleman threaded a squirrel motif quietly throughout the home, with acorn details appearing in several rooms.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s knife-crime drama has won Emmys and Golden Globes, and will now compete for prizes in the UK when the RTS Awards takes place on March 24.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lottery winners of prizes past have learned, sometimes the hard way, the value of anonymity when coming into a large amount of money.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Letters, colorful gems, and simple shapes like stars and hearts are always popular.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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The following gems exceed my high shopping standards and satisfy my taste for the finer things.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Showpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpieces. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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