as in masterpiece
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 showpiece
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Turquoise Bad Bunny wasn’t the only musician with a stone showpiece on his wrist on Sunday.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Often favoring intimate, nervy tracking shots, Janis Mazuch’s cinematography is fluid and unassuming — save for in one showpiece shot, circling a raucous musical gathering in Pristina’s central town square.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
And everywhere, Americans sat by television sets, watching again and again the videotape of the spectacular breakup of the nation’s showpiece of space technology.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
This is a riverfront showpiece with immersive art, dining, nightlife and high‑end suites.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Often favoring intimate, nervy tracking shots, Janis Mazuch’s cinematography is fluid and unassuming — save for in one showpiece shot, circling a raucous musical gathering in Pristina’s central town square.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
And everywhere, Americans sat by television sets, watching again and again the videotape of the spectacular breakup of the nation’s showpiece of space technology.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
This is a riverfront showpiece with immersive art, dining, nightlife and high‑end suites.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showpiece
Noun
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He’s made so many masterpieces.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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These young dancers will perform a mix of classical masterpieces and bold contemporary works by upcoming choreographers.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exhibition showcases more than 60 objects made of silver, gold, enamel and precious jewels from several European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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From 2006 to 2011, the series, about a teenager named Miley Stewart who lives a double life as a pop singer, was the crown jewel of the Disney Channel empire at the peak of its stronghold over American youth.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Archaeologists have discovered a piece of marble treasure among the remains of a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island of Kythira, which could be tied to an infamous robbery at the Parthenon, Greek officials said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But the show instantly makes a rod for its own back by waiting until Episode 3 to turn its hero into the Count and get all the treasure-hunting, high society-infiltrating, and Machiavellian scheming underway.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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The basketball bacchanal is the thing – swapping pep bands in end zone pits and dancing mascots and eight teams taking one court chasing after the same singular prize.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The major prizes were divvied up between an auteur blank check in OBAA and an original blockbuster in Sinners.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota killing off a late-period penalty was about the only highlight for Wild fans, who went to the second intermission a bit stunned at the deficit facing their team.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hotel breakfasts should be a dining highlight of any respectable property and Amanyara’s measured up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Like Season 1’s Ronald Gladden, Anthony Norman proves there really are a few lovely gems still sprinkled among our ever-eroding society.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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And while plenty of Korean brands have mastered the art of silky sunscreens with zero white cast, Innisfree’s Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ PA++++—the upgraded version of the brand’s long-time fan-favorite and Best of Beauty winner—is especially worth calling out.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City A lot of Brentford fans wanted to see former players David Raya and Christian Norgaard with winners' medals.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Showpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showpiece. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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