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 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
  • Jeon Do-yeon, who won the Cannes best actress prize for Lee’s Secret Sunshine in 2007, stars opposite Sul Kyung-gu, the lead of the director’s early masterpieces Peppermint Candy and Oasis.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Completed just a few decades after the Vatican Observatory, in 1616, Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one the world’s greatest sacred masterpieces.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of masterpieces
Noun
  • The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
  • However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Assateague Island is one of Maryland's treasures and is famous for the wild horses who call it home.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Harding and Powell have been making the rounds at parades and festivals where meat raffles offer oversized sausages as prizes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The location pros behind Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another and nominee Marty Supreme won the film prizes at the 2026 LMGI Awards, with the Pluribus, Fallout and Black Rabbit teams taking TV honors.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Here are five hidden gems for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a sense of discovery.
    — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of gems

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“Showpieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpieces. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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